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Denmark · Salary comparison

Physician Assistant vs Registered Nurse salary

In Denmark, a physician assistant earns about 99% more than a registered nurse $224,732 vs $112,825 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$224,732/yr
Monthly
$18,728
Hourly
$108
Range
$164,054$298,893
10-yr outlook
+27%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$112,825/yr
Monthly
$9,402
Hourly
$54
Range
$82,356$150,051
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysician AssistantRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$164,054$82,356
25th$194,401$97,598
Median$224,732$112,825
75th$261,820$131,445
Senior (90th)$298,893$150,051

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician assistant or registered nurse earn more in Denmark?
A physician assistant earns more, at about 1.470.000 kr. per year vs 738.000 kr. for a registered nurse — roughly 99% (732.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A physician assistant typically earns 1.073.100 kr.–1.955.100 kr., while a registered nurse earns 538.700 kr.–981.500 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician assistant averages about 122.500 kr. and a registered nurse about 61.500 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a physician assistant earns about 1.073.100 kr. while a registered nurse earns about 538.700 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a physician assistant earns about 1.955.100 kr. while a registered nurse earns about 981.500 kr. per year.
Are physician assistant 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.