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Nurse Practitioner vs Registered Nurse salary

In Spain, a nurse practitioner earns about 122% more than a registered nurse $153,971 vs $69,458 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
Registered Nurse
$69,458/yr
Monthly
$5,817
Hourly
$33
Range
$50,753$92,382
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNurse PractitionerRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$112,456$50,753
25th$133,213$60,106
Median$153,971$69,458
75th$179,404$80,863
Senior (90th)$204,838$92,382

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 registered nurse earn more in Spain?
A nurse practitioner earns more, at about 135.000 € per year vs 60.900 € for a registered nurse — roughly 122% (74.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A nurse practitioner typically earns 98.600 €–179.600 €, 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 nurse practitioner averages about 11.300 € and a registered nurse about 5100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a nurse practitioner earns about 98.600 € while a registered nurse earns about 44.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a nurse practitioner earns about 179.600 € while a registered nurse earns about 81.000 € per year.
Are nurse practitioner 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.