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Nurse Practitioner vs Pharmacist salary

In Germany, a pharmacist earns about 3% more than a nurse practitioner $215,559 vs $208,716 per year.

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Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$208,716/yr
Monthly
$17,450
Hourly
$100
Range
$152,374$277,604
10-yr outlook
+45%
Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$215,559/yr
Monthly
$18,020
Hourly
$104
Range
$167,087$274,866
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerPharmacist
Entry (10th)$152,374$167,087
25th$180,545$191,266
Median$208,716$215,559
75th$243,160$245,213
Senior (90th)$277,604$274,866

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a nurse practitioner or pharmacist earn more in Germany?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 189.000 € per year vs 183.000 € for a nurse practitioner — roughly 3% (6.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Germany?
A nurse practitioner typically earns 133.600 €–243.400 €, while a pharmacist earns 146.500 €–241.000 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Germany?
On a monthly basis before tax, a nurse practitioner averages about 15.300 € and a pharmacist about 15.800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Germany, a nurse practitioner earns about 133.600 € while a pharmacist earns about 146.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Germany, a nurse practitioner earns about 243.400 € while a pharmacist earns about 241.000 € per year.
Are nurse practitioner and pharmacist 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.