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Radiologist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Brazil, a radiologist earns about 499% more than a registered nurse $140,661 vs $23,476 per year.

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Healthcare
Radiologist
$140,661/yr
Monthly
$11,719
Hourly
$68
Range
$92,555$199,449
10-yr outlook
+5%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$23,476/yr
Monthly
$1,956
Hourly
$11
Range
$17,138$31,223
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileRadiologistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$92,555$17,138
25th$116,618$20,307
Median$140,661$23,476
75th$170,065$27,350
Senior (90th)$199,449$31,223

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a radiologist or registered nurse earn more in Brazil?
A radiologist earns more, at about R$ 719.000 per year vs R$ 120.000 for a registered nurse — roughly 499% (R$ 599.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A radiologist typically earns R$ 473.100–R$ 1.019.500, while a registered nurse earns R$ 87.600–R$ 159.600 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a radiologist averages about R$ 59.900 and a registered nurse about R$ 10.000.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a radiologist earns about R$ 473.100 while a registered nurse earns about R$ 87.600 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a radiologist earns about R$ 1.019.500 while a registered nurse earns about R$ 159.600 per year.
Are radiologist and registered nurse 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.