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Portugal · Salary comparison

Dentist vs Radiologist salary

In Portugal, a radiologist earns about 56% more than a dentist $241,791 vs $155,111 per year.

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Healthcare
Dentist
$155,111/yr
Monthly
$12,888
Hourly
$74
Range
$106,297$214,875
10-yr outlook
+4%
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Healthcare
Radiologist
$241,791/yr
Monthly
$20,187
Hourly
$116
Range
$159,103$342,842
10-yr outlook
+5%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistRadiologist
Entry (10th)$106,297$159,103
25th$130,704$200,390
Median$155,111$241,791
75th$184,993$292,316
Senior (90th)$214,875$342,842

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or radiologist earn more in Portugal?
A radiologist earns more, at about 212 000 € per year vs 136 000 € for a dentist — roughly 56% (76 000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A dentist typically earns 93 200 €–188 400 €, while a radiologist earns 139 500 €–300 600 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Portugal?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about 11 300 € and a radiologist about 17 700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a dentist earns about 93 200 € while a radiologist earns about 139 500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a dentist earns about 188 400 € while a radiologist earns about 300 600 € per year.
Are dentist and radiologist 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.