How much does an optometrist make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 55,540 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,570
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 46. Türkiye estimate | $16,890 |
| 47. Uruguay estimate | $16,570 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $15,700 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistUYU 810,300
- PharmacistUYU 738,200
- Public health inspectorUYU 686,900
- Physical therapistUYU 606,700
- DietitianUYU 600,200
- Speech therapistUYU 625,700
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedUYU 595,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 55,540 a month, UYU 666,500 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 524,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 779,700.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $16,570 in Uruguay, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: UYU 810,300 a year against UYU 666,500 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate