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Pharmacist vs Radiologist salary

In Brazil, a radiologist earns about 108% more than a pharmacist $140,661 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
Radiologist
$140,661/yr
Monthly
$11,719
Hourly
$68
Range
$92,555$199,449
10-yr outlook
+5%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistRadiologist
Entry (10th)$52,313$92,555
25th$59,903$116,618
Median$67,494$140,661
75th$76,767$170,065
Senior (90th)$86,060$199,449

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or radiologist earn more in Brazil?
A radiologist earns more, at about R$ 719.000 per year vs R$ 345.000 for a pharmacist — roughly 108% (R$ 374.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A pharmacist typically earns R$ 267.400–R$ 439.900, while a radiologist earns R$ 473.100–R$ 1.019.500 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 radiologist about R$ 59.900.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a pharmacist earns about R$ 267.400 while a radiologist earns about R$ 473.100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a pharmacist earns about R$ 439.900 while a radiologist earns about R$ 1.019.500 per year.
Are pharmacist and radiologist 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.