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Denmark · Salary comparison

Dentist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Denmark, a dentist earns about 36% more than a physician assistant $305,758 vs $224,732 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Dentist
$305,758/yr
Monthly
$25,485
Hourly
$147
Range
$209,444$423,474
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$224,732/yr
Monthly
$18,728
Hourly
$108
Range
$164,054$298,893
10-yr outlook
+27%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$209,444$164,054
25th$257,601$194,401
Median$305,758$224,732
75th$364,616$261,820
Senior (90th)$423,474$298,893

National Denmark figures in DKK. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or physician assistant earn more in Denmark?
A dentist earns more, at about 2.000.000 kr. per year vs 1.470.000 kr. for a physician assistant — roughly 36% (530.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A dentist typically earns 1.370.000 kr.–2.770.000 kr., while a physician assistant earns 1.073.100 kr.–1.955.100 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about 166.700 kr. and a physician assistant about 122.500 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a dentist earns about 1.370.000 kr. while a physician assistant earns about 1.073.100 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a dentist earns about 2.770.000 kr. while a physician assistant earns about 1.955.100 kr. per year.
Are dentist and physician assistant 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.