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Physician Assistant vs Radiologist salary

In Portugal, a radiologist earns about 115% more than a physician assistant $241,791 vs $112,684 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$112,684/yr
Monthly
$9,352
Hourly
$55
Range
$82,232$149,865
10-yr outlook
+27%
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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

PercentilePhysician AssistantRadiologist
Entry (10th)$82,232$159,103
25th$97,515$200,390
Median$112,684$241,791
75th$131,274$292,316
Senior (90th)$149,865$342,842

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician assistant or radiologist earn more in Portugal?
A radiologist earns more, at about 212 000 € per year vs 98 800 € for a physician assistant — roughly 115% (113 200 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A physician assistant typically earns 72 100 €–131 400 €, 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 physician assistant averages about 8200 € and a radiologist about 17 700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a physician assistant earns about 72 100 € while a radiologist earns about 139 500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a physician assistant earns about 131 400 € while a radiologist earns about 300 600 € per year.
Are physician assistant 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.