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Physician vs Registered Nurse salary

In Spain, a physician earns about 104% more than a registered nurse $141,425 vs $69,458 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Physician
$141,425/yr
Monthly
$11,747
Hourly
$68
Range
$90,558$203,698
10-yr outlook
+3%
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

PercentilePhysicianRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$90,558$50,753
25th$115,991$60,106
Median$141,425$69,458
75th$172,561$80,863
Senior (90th)$203,698$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 or registered nurse earn more in Spain?
A physician earns more, at about 124.000 € per year vs 60.900 € for a registered nurse — roughly 104% (63.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A physician typically earns 79.400 €–178.600 €, 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 physician averages about 10.300 € and a registered nurse about 5100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a physician earns about 79.400 € while a registered nurse earns about 44.500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a physician earns about 178.600 € while a registered nurse earns about 81.000 € per year.
Are physician 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.