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Dentist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Spain, a dentist earns about 200% more than a registered nurse $208,716 vs $69,458 per year.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is EUR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

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Healthcare
Dentist
$208,716/yr
Monthly
$17,450
Hourly
$100
Range
$143,022$289,123
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$69,458/yr
Monthly
$5,817
Hourly
$33
Range
$50,753$92,382
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$143,022$50,753
25th$175,869$60,106
Median$208,716$69,458
75th$248,862$80,863
Senior (90th)$289,123$92,382

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or registered nurse earn more in Spain?
A dentist earns more, at about 183.000 € per year vs 60.900 € for a registered nurse — roughly 200% (122.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A dentist typically earns 125.400 €–253.500 €, while a registered nurse earns 44.500 €–81.000 € 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 registered nurse about 5100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a dentist earns about 125.400 € while a registered nurse earns about 44.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a dentist earns about 253.500 € while a registered nurse earns about 81.000 € per year.
Are dentist 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.