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Occupational Therapist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Spain, a physician assistant earns about 47% more than a occupational therapist $152,830 vs $103,674 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$103,674/yr
Monthly
$8,668
Hourly
$50
Range
$77,556$135,608
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$152,830/yr
Monthly
$12,774
Hourly
$73
Range
$111,543$203,241
10-yr outlook
+27%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$77,556$111,543
25th$90,558$132,187
Median$103,674$152,830
75th$119,641$178,036
Senior (90th)$135,608$203,241

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or physician assistant earn more in Spain?
A physician assistant earns more, at about 134.000 € per year vs 90.900 € for a occupational therapist — roughly 47% (43.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A occupational therapist typically earns 68.000 €–118.900 €, while a physician assistant earns 97.800 €–178.200 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about 7600 € and a physician assistant about 11.200 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a occupational therapist earns about 68.000 € while a physician assistant earns about 97.800 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a occupational therapist earns about 118.900 € while a physician assistant earns about 178.200 € per year.
Are occupational therapist and physician assistant 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.