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Pharmacist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Vietnam, a pharmacist earns about 53% more than a registered nurse $27,948 vs $18,268 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$27,948/yr
Monthly
$2,329
Hourly
$13
Range
$21,660$35,634
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$18,268/yr
Monthly
$1,522
Hourly
$9
Range
$13,335$24,296
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$21,660$13,335
25th$24,804$15,801
Median$27,948$18,268
75th$31,791$21,282
Senior (90th)$35,634$24,296

National Vietnam figures in VND. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or registered nurse earn more in Vietnam?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 731.990.000 ₫ per year vs 478.450.000 ₫ for a registered nurse — roughly 53% (253.540.000 ₫) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Vietnam?
A pharmacist typically earns 567.292.300 ₫–933.287.200 ₫, while a registered nurse earns 349.268.500 ₫–636.338.500 ₫ per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Vietnam?
On a monthly basis before tax, a pharmacist averages about 60.999.200 ₫ and a registered nurse about 39.870.800 ₫.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Vietnam, a pharmacist earns about 567.292.300 ₫ while a registered nurse earns about 349.268.500 ₫ per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Vietnam, a pharmacist earns about 933.287.200 ₫ while a registered nurse earns about 636.338.500 ₫ per year.
Are pharmacist 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.