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Physician Assistant vs Registered Nurse salary

In Israel, a physician assistant earns about 84% more than a registered nurse $179,644 vs $97,625 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$179,644/yr
Monthly
$14,976
Hourly
$86
Range
$131,130$238,916
10-yr outlook
+27%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$97,625/yr
Monthly
$8,135
Hourly
$47
Range
$71,260$129,835
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysician AssistantRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$131,130$71,260
25th$155,404$84,443
Median$179,644$97,625
75th$209,297$113,730
Senior (90th)$238,916$129,835

National Israel figures in ILS. 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 Israel?
A physician assistant earns more, at about ‏541,000 ‏₪ per year vs ‏294,000 ‏₪ for a registered nurse — roughly 84% (‏247,000 ‏₪) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Israel?
A physician assistant typically earns ‏394,900 ‏₪–‏719,500 ‏₪, while a registered nurse earns ‏214,600 ‏₪–‏391,000 ‏₪ per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Israel?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician assistant averages about ‏45,100 ‏₪ and a registered nurse about ‏24,500 ‏₪.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Israel, a physician assistant earns about ‏394,900 ‏₪ while a registered nurse earns about ‏214,600 ‏₪ per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Israel, a physician assistant earns about ‏719,500 ‏₪ while a registered nurse earns about ‏391,000 ‏₪ 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.