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Occupational Therapist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Italy, a occupational therapist earns about 53% more than a registered nurse $100,252 vs $65,466 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$100,252/yr
Monthly
$8,326
Hourly
$48
Range
$74,932$131,160
10-yr outlook
+12%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$65,466/yr
Monthly
$5,475
Hourly
$32
Range
$47,788$87,022
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$74,932$47,788
25th$87,592$56,684
Median$100,252$65,466
75th$115,649$76,301
Senior (90th)$131,160$87,022

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or registered nurse earn more in Italy?
A occupational therapist earns more, at about 87.900 € per year vs 57.400 € for a registered nurse — roughly 53% (30.500 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A occupational therapist typically earns 65.700 €–115.000 €, while a registered nurse earns 41.900 €–76.300 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about 7300 € and a registered nurse about 4800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a occupational therapist earns about 65.700 € while a registered nurse earns about 41.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a occupational therapist earns about 115.000 € while a registered nurse earns about 76.300 € per year.
Are occupational therapist 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.