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Pharmacist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Brazil, a physician assistant earns about 0% more than a pharmacist $67,690 vs $67,494 per year.

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Healthcare
Pharmacist
$67,494/yr
Monthly
$5,634
Hourly
$32
Range
$52,313$86,060
10-yr outlook
+3%
Pays more
Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$67,690/yr
Monthly
$5,634
Hourly
$32
Range
$49,417$90,031
10-yr outlook
+27%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$52,313$49,417
25th$59,903$58,553
Median$67,494$67,690
75th$76,767$78,860
Senior (90th)$86,060$90,031

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or physician assistant earn more in Brazil?
A physician assistant earns more, at about R$ 346.000 per year vs R$ 345.000 for a pharmacist — roughly 0% (R$ 1.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A pharmacist typically earns R$ 267.400–R$ 439.900, while a physician assistant earns R$ 252.600–R$ 460.200 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a pharmacist averages about R$ 28.800 and a physician assistant about R$ 28.800.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a pharmacist earns about R$ 267.400 while a physician assistant earns about R$ 252.600 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a pharmacist earns about R$ 439.900 while a physician assistant earns about R$ 460.200 per year.
Are pharmacist and physician assistant 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.