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Nurse Practitioner vs Physical Therapist salary

In Spain, a nurse practitioner earns about 44% more than a physical therapist $153,971 vs $106,753 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$153,971/yr
Monthly
$12,888
Hourly
$74
Range
$112,456$204,838
10-yr outlook
+45%
Healthcare
Physical Therapist
$106,753/yr
Monthly
$8,896
Hourly
$51
Range
$79,837$139,600
10-yr outlook
+15%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerPhysical Therapist
Entry (10th)$112,456$79,837
25th$133,213$93,295
Median$153,971$106,753
75th$179,404$123,177
Senior (90th)$204,838$139,600

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a nurse practitioner or physical therapist earn more in Spain?
A nurse practitioner earns more, at about 135.000 € per year vs 93.600 € for a physical therapist — roughly 44% (41.400 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A nurse practitioner typically earns 98.600 €–179.600 €, while a physical therapist earns 70.000 €–122.400 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a nurse practitioner averages about 11.300 € and a physical therapist about 7800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a nurse practitioner earns about 98.600 € while a physical therapist earns about 70.000 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a nurse practitioner earns about 179.600 € while a physical therapist earns about 122.400 € per year.
Are nurse practitioner and physical therapist 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.