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Italy · Salary comparison

Physician vs Registered Nurse salary

In Italy, a physician earns about 118% more than a registered nurse $142,565 vs $65,466 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Physician
$142,565/yr
Monthly
$11,861
Hourly
$68
Range
$91,242$205,294
10-yr outlook
+3%
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

PercentilePhysicianRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$91,242$47,788
25th$116,904$56,684
Median$142,565$65,466
75th$173,930$76,301
Senior (90th)$205,294$87,022

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician or registered nurse earn more in Italy?
A physician earns more, at about 125.000 € per year vs 57.400 € for a registered nurse — roughly 118% (67.600 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A physician typically earns 80.000 €–180.000 €, 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 physician averages about 10.400 € and a registered nurse about 4800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a physician earns about 80.000 € while a registered nurse earns about 41.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a physician earns about 180.000 € while a registered nurse earns about 76.300 € per year.
Are physician 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.