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Pharmacist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Italy, a physician assistant earns about 2% more than a pharmacist $149,409 vs $147,128 per year.

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Healthcare
Pharmacist
$147,128/yr
Monthly
$12,318
Hourly
$71
Range
$114,052$187,616
10-yr outlook
+3%
Pays more
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

PercentilePharmacistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$114,052$109,034
25th$130,590$129,221
Median$147,128$149,409
75th$167,315$174,044
Senior (90th)$187,616$198,679

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or physician assistant earn more in Italy?
A physician assistant earns more, at about 131.000 € per year vs 129.000 € for a pharmacist — roughly 2% (2000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A pharmacist typically earns 100.000 €–164.500 €, 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 pharmacist averages about 10.800 € and a physician assistant about 10.900 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a pharmacist earns about 100.000 € while a physician assistant earns about 95.600 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a pharmacist earns about 164.500 € while a physician assistant earns about 174.200 € per year.
Are pharmacist 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.