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Physical Therapist vs Radiologist salary

In Brazil, a radiologist earns about 200% more than a physical therapist $140,661 vs $46,952 per year.

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Healthcare
Physical Therapist
$46,952/yr
Monthly
$3,913
Hourly
$22
Range
$35,116$61,410
10-yr outlook
+15%
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Healthcare
Radiologist
$140,661/yr
Monthly
$11,719
Hourly
$68
Range
$92,555$199,449
10-yr outlook
+5%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysical TherapistRadiologist
Entry (10th)$35,116$92,555
25th$41,044$116,618
Median$46,952$140,661
75th$54,191$170,065
Senior (90th)$61,410$199,449

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physical therapist or radiologist earn more in Brazil?
A radiologist earns more, at about R$ 719.000 per year vs R$ 240.000 for a physical therapist — roughly 200% (R$ 479.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A physical therapist typically earns R$ 179.500–R$ 313.900, 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 physical therapist averages about R$ 20.000 and a radiologist about R$ 59.900.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a physical therapist earns about R$ 179.500 while a radiologist earns about R$ 473.100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a physical therapist earns about R$ 313.900 while a radiologist earns about R$ 1.019.500 per year.
Are physical therapist 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.