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Dentist vs Physical Therapist salary

In Italy, a dentist earns about 103% more than a physical therapist $208,716 vs $102,989 per year.

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Healthcare
Dentist
$208,716/yr
Monthly
$17,450
Hourly
$100
Range
$143,022$289,123
10-yr outlook
+4%
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

PercentileDentistPhysical Therapist
Entry (10th)$143,022$76,985
25th$175,869$89,987
Median$208,716$102,989
75th$248,862$118,843
Senior (90th)$289,123$134,696

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or physical therapist earn more in Italy?
A dentist earns more, at about 183.000 € per year vs 90.300 € for a physical therapist — roughly 103% (92.700 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A dentist typically earns 125.400 €–253.500 €, 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 dentist averages about 15.300 € and a physical therapist about 7500 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a dentist earns about 125.400 € while a physical therapist earns about 67.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a dentist earns about 253.500 € while a physical therapist earns about 118.100 € per year.
Are dentist 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.