How much does a traditional therapist make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦37,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $300
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $780 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₦807,500
- Specialist doctor₦972,900
- Registered nurse₦587,700
- Midwife₦582,200
- Paramedical practitioners₦632,300
- Veterinarian₦599,800
- Dentist₦675,200
- Pharmacist₦615,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦37,000 a month, ₦444,000 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦351,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦556,600.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $300 in Nigeria, 355.8 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: ₦807,500 a year against ₦444,000 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate