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Nurse Practitioner vs Pharmacist salary

In Brazil, a pharmacist earns about 1% more than a nurse practitioner $67,494 vs $66,711 per year.

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Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$66,711/yr
Monthly
$5,556
Hourly
$32
Range
$48,693$88,720
10-yr outlook
+45%
Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$67,494/yr
Monthly
$5,634
Hourly
$32
Range
$52,313$86,060
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerPharmacist
Entry (10th)$48,693$52,313
25th$57,712$59,903
Median$66,711$67,494
75th$77,726$76,767
Senior (90th)$88,720$86,060

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a nurse practitioner or pharmacist earn more in Brazil?
A pharmacist earns more, at about R$ 345.000 per year vs R$ 341.000 for a nurse practitioner — roughly 1% (R$ 4.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A nurse practitioner typically earns R$ 248.900–R$ 453.500, while a pharmacist earns R$ 267.400–R$ 439.900 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a nurse practitioner averages about R$ 28.400 and a pharmacist about R$ 28.800.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a nurse practitioner earns about R$ 248.900 while a pharmacist earns about R$ 267.400 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a nurse practitioner earns about R$ 453.500 while a pharmacist earns about R$ 439.900 per year.
Are nurse practitioner and pharmacist similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.