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Dentist vs Nurse Practitioner salary

In Spain, a dentist earns about 36% more than a nurse practitioner $208,716 vs $153,971 per year.

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Healthcare
Dentist
$208,716/yr
Monthly
$17,450
Hourly
$100
Range
$143,022$289,123
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$153,971/yr
Monthly
$12,888
Hourly
$74
Range
$112,456$204,838
10-yr outlook
+45%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistNurse Practitioner
Entry (10th)$143,022$112,456
25th$175,869$133,213
Median$208,716$153,971
75th$248,862$179,404
Senior (90th)$289,123$204,838

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or nurse practitioner earn more in Spain?
A dentist earns more, at about 183.000 € per year vs 135.000 € for a nurse practitioner — roughly 36% (48.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A dentist typically earns 125.400 €–253.500 €, while a nurse practitioner earns 98.600 €–179.600 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about 15.300 € and a nurse practitioner about 11.300 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a dentist earns about 125.400 € while a nurse practitioner earns about 98.600 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a dentist earns about 253.500 € while a nurse practitioner earns about 179.600 € per year.
Are dentist and nurse practitioner 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.