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Nurse Practitioner vs Registered Nurse salary

In France, a nurse practitioner earns about 153% more than a registered nurse $188,186 vs $74,476 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
Registered Nurse
$74,476/yr
Monthly
$6,159
Hourly
$35
Range
$54,403$98,997
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$137,433$54,403
25th$162,753$64,440
Median$188,186$74,476
75th$219,209$86,794
Senior (90th)$250,345$98,997

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 registered nurse earn more in France?
A nurse practitioner earns more, at about 165 000 € per year vs 65 300 € for a registered nurse — roughly 153% (99 700 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in France?
A nurse practitioner typically earns 120 500 €–219 500 €, while a registered nurse earns 47 700 €–86 800 € 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 registered nurse about 5 400 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in France, a nurse practitioner earns about 120 500 € while a registered nurse earns about 47 700 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in France, a nurse practitioner earns about 219 500 € while a registered nurse earns about 86 800 € per year.
Are nurse practitioner 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.