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Dentist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Italy, a dentist earns about 40% more than a physician assistant $208,716 vs $149,409 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
Physician Assistant
$149,409/yr
Monthly
$12,432
Hourly
$72
Range
$109,034$198,679
10-yr outlook
+27%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$143,022$109,034
25th$175,869$129,221
Median$208,716$149,409
75th$248,862$174,044
Senior (90th)$289,123$198,679

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or physician assistant earn more in Italy?
A dentist earns more, at about 183.000 € per year vs 131.000 € for a physician assistant — roughly 40% (52.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A dentist typically earns 125.400 €–253.500 €, while a physician assistant earns 95.600 €–174.200 € 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 physician assistant about 10.900 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a dentist earns about 125.400 € while a physician assistant earns about 95.600 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a dentist earns about 253.500 € while a physician assistant earns about 174.200 € per year.
Are dentist and physician assistant 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.