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Registered Nurse vs Veterinarian salary

In Denmark, a veterinarian earns about 57% more than a registered nurse $177,339 vs $112,825 per year.

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Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$112,825/yr
Monthly
$9,402
Hourly
$54
Range
$82,356$150,051
10-yr outlook
+6%
Pays more
Healthcare
Veterinarian
$177,339/yr
Monthly
$14,783
Hourly
$85
Range
$124,673$241,717
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileRegistered NurseVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$82,356$124,673
25th$97,598$150,998
Median$112,825$177,339
75th$131,445$209,520
Senior (90th)$150,051$241,717

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a registered nurse or veterinarian earn more in Denmark?
A veterinarian earns more, at about 1.160.000 kr. per year vs 738.000 kr. for a registered nurse — roughly 57% (422.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A registered nurse typically earns 538.700 kr.–981.500 kr., while a veterinarian earns 815.500 kr.–1.581.100 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a registered nurse averages about 61.500 kr. and a veterinarian about 96.700 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a registered nurse earns about 538.700 kr. while a veterinarian earns about 815.500 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a registered nurse earns about 981.500 kr. while a veterinarian earns about 1.581.100 kr. per year.
Are registered nurse 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.