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Physician Assistant vs Registered Nurse salary

In Spain, a physician assistant earns about 120% more than a registered nurse $152,830 vs $69,458 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$152,830/yr
Monthly
$12,774
Hourly
$73
Range
$111,543$203,241
10-yr outlook
+27%
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

PercentilePhysician AssistantRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$111,543$50,753
25th$132,187$60,106
Median$152,830$69,458
75th$178,036$80,863
Senior (90th)$203,241$92,382

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 registered nurse earn more in Spain?
A physician assistant earns more, at about 134.000 € per year vs 60.900 € for a registered nurse — roughly 120% (73.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A physician assistant typically earns 97.800 €–178.200 €, 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 physician assistant averages about 11.200 € and a registered nurse about 5100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a physician assistant earns about 97.800 € while a registered nurse earns about 44.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a physician assistant earns about 178.200 € while a registered nurse earns about 81.000 € per year.
Are physician assistant 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.