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Dental Hygienist vs Physical Therapist salary

In Italy, a physical therapist earns about 11% more than a dental hygienist $102,989 vs $93,181 per year.

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Healthcare
Dental Hygienist
$93,181/yr
Monthly
$7,756
Hourly
$44
Range
$69,686$121,922
10-yr outlook
+9%
Pays more
Healthcare
Physical Therapist
$102,989/yr
Monthly
$8,554
Hourly
$49
Range
$76,985$134,696
10-yr outlook
+15%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDental HygienistPhysical Therapist
Entry (10th)$69,686$76,985
25th$81,433$89,987
Median$93,181$102,989
75th$107,551$118,843
Senior (90th)$121,922$134,696

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dental hygienist or physical therapist earn more in Italy?
A physical therapist earns more, at about 90.300 € per year vs 81.700 € for a dental hygienist — roughly 11% (8600 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A dental hygienist typically earns 61.100 €–106.900 €, while a physical therapist earns 67.500 €–118.100 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dental hygienist averages about 6800 € and a physical therapist about 7500 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a dental hygienist earns about 61.100 € while a physical therapist earns about 67.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a dental hygienist earns about 106.900 € while a physical therapist earns about 118.100 € per year.
Are dental hygienist and physical therapist 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.