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Physical Therapist vs Veterinarian salary

In Brazil, a veterinarian earns about 15% more than a physical therapist $54,191 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%
Pays more
Healthcare
Veterinarian
$54,191/yr
Monthly
$4,519
Hourly
$26
Range
$38,090$73,872
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysical TherapistVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$35,116$38,090
25th$41,044$46,150
Median$46,952$54,191
75th$54,191$64,031
Senior (90th)$61,410$73,872

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 veterinarian earn more in Brazil?
A veterinarian earns more, at about R$ 277.000 per year vs R$ 240.000 for a physical therapist — roughly 15% (R$ 37.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A physical therapist typically earns R$ 179.500–R$ 313.900, while a veterinarian earns R$ 194.700–R$ 377.600 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 veterinarian about R$ 23.100.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a physical therapist earns about R$ 179.500 while a veterinarian earns about R$ 194.700 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a physical therapist earns about R$ 313.900 while a veterinarian earns about R$ 377.600 per year.
Are physical therapist and veterinarian 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.