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Occupational Therapist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Spain, a occupational therapist earns about 49% more than a registered nurse $103,674 vs $69,458 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$103,674/yr
Monthly
$8,668
Hourly
$50
Range
$77,556$135,608
10-yr outlook
+12%
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

PercentileOccupational TherapistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$77,556$50,753
25th$90,558$60,106
Median$103,674$69,458
75th$119,641$80,863
Senior (90th)$135,608$92,382

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 registered nurse earn more in Spain?
A occupational therapist earns more, at about 90.900 € per year vs 60.900 € for a registered nurse — roughly 49% (30.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A occupational therapist typically earns 68.000 €–118.900 €, 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 occupational therapist averages about 7600 € and a registered nurse about 5100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a occupational therapist earns about 68.000 € while a registered nurse earns about 44.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a occupational therapist earns about 118.900 € while a registered nurse earns about 81.000 € per year.
Are occupational therapist 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.