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Physician Assistant vs Radiologist salary

In Brazil, a radiologist earns about 108% more than a physician assistant $140,661 vs $67,690 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$67,690/yr
Monthly
$5,634
Hourly
$32
Range
$49,417$90,031
10-yr outlook
+27%
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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

PercentilePhysician AssistantRadiologist
Entry (10th)$49,417$92,555
25th$58,553$116,618
Median$67,690$140,661
75th$78,860$170,065
Senior (90th)$90,031$199,449

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician assistant or radiologist earn more in Brazil?
A radiologist earns more, at about R$ 719.000 per year vs R$ 346.000 for a physician assistant — roughly 108% (R$ 373.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A physician assistant typically earns R$ 252.600–R$ 460.200, 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 physician assistant 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 physician assistant earns about R$ 252.600 while a radiologist earns about R$ 473.100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a physician assistant earns about R$ 460.200 while a radiologist earns about R$ 1.019.500 per year.
Are physician assistant 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.