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Psychologist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Italy, a psychologist earns about 70% more than a registered nurse $111,315 vs $65,466 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Psychologist
$111,315/yr
Monthly
$9,238
Hourly
$54
Range
$76,301$154,199
10-yr outlook
+6%
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

PercentilePsychologistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$76,301$47,788
25th$93,751$56,684
Median$111,315$65,466
75th$132,757$76,301
Senior (90th)$154,199$87,022

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a psychologist or registered nurse earn more in Italy?
A psychologist earns more, at about 97.600 € per year vs 57.400 € for a registered nurse — roughly 70% (40.200 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A psychologist typically earns 66.900 €–135.200 €, 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 psychologist averages about 8100 € and a registered nurse about 4800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a psychologist earns about 66.900 € while a registered nurse earns about 41.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a psychologist earns about 135.200 € while a registered nurse earns about 76.300 € per year.
Are psychologist 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.