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Physician Assistant vs Psychiatrist salary

In Spain, a psychiatrist earns about 90% more than a physician assistant $290,834 vs $152,830 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$152,830/yr
Monthly
$12,774
Hourly
$73
Range
$111,543$203,241
10-yr outlook
+27%
Pays more
Healthcare
Psychiatrist
$290,834/yr
Monthly
$24,293
Hourly
$140
Range
$199,250$402,833
10-yr outlook
+8%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysician AssistantPsychiatrist
Entry (10th)$111,543$199,250
25th$132,187$244,985
Median$152,830$290,834
75th$178,036$346,833
Senior (90th)$203,241$402,833

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician assistant or psychiatrist earn more in Spain?
A psychiatrist earns more, at about 255.000 € per year vs 134.000 € for a physician assistant — roughly 90% (121.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A physician assistant typically earns 97.800 €–178.200 €, while a psychiatrist earns 174.700 €–353.200 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician assistant averages about 11.200 € and a psychiatrist about 21.300 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a physician assistant earns about 97.800 € while a psychiatrist earns about 174.700 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a physician assistant earns about 178.200 € while a psychiatrist earns about 353.200 € per year.
Are physician assistant and psychiatrist 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.