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Nurse Practitioner vs Physician salary

In France, a nurse practitioner earns about 11% more than a physician $188,186 vs $169,938 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$188,186/yr
Monthly
$15,739
Hourly
$90
Range
$137,433$250,345
10-yr outlook
+45%
Healthcare
Physician
$169,938/yr
Monthly
$14,142
Hourly
$82
Range
$108,806$244,756
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerPhysician
Entry (10th)$137,433$108,806
25th$162,753$139,372
Median$188,186$169,938
75th$219,209$207,347
Senior (90th)$250,345$244,756

National France figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a nurse practitioner or physician earn more in France?
A nurse practitioner earns more, at about 165 000 € per year vs 149 000 € for a physician — roughly 11% (16 000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in France?
A nurse practitioner typically earns 120 500 €–219 500 €, while a physician earns 95 400 €–214 600 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in France?
On a monthly basis before tax, a nurse practitioner averages about 13 800 € and a physician about 12 400 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in France, a nurse practitioner earns about 120 500 € while a physician earns about 95 400 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in France, a nurse practitioner earns about 219 500 € while a physician earns about 214 600 € per year.
Are nurse practitioner and physician 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.