How much does a traditional therapist make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 111,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,289
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 142 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 | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 107. Yemen estimate | $2,296 |
| 108. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,289 |
| 109. Mali estimate | $2,197 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DoctorF CFA 2,422,500
- Specialist doctorF CFA 2,918,700
- Registered nurseF CFA 1,763,000
- MidwifeF CFA 1,746,600
- Paramedical practitionersF CFA 1,897,000
- VeterinarianF CFA 1,799,400
- DentistF CFA 2,025,600
- PharmacistF CFA 1,845,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 111,000 a month, F CFA 1,331,900 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,054,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,669,800.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $2,289 in Burkina Faso, 46.7 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: F CFA 2,422,500 a year against F CFA 1,331,900 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate