Nursing Professionals vs Physiotherapists Salary (2025)

How do Nursing Professionals and Physiotherapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physiotherapists earns £1,388 more per year (4% higher)

Nursing Professionals

£38,154
per year
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNursing ProfessionalsPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£38,154£39,542-£1,388
Mean Annual£37,935£39,688-£1,753
Monthly£3,180£3,295-£115
Weekly£734£760-£26
Hourly£18.34£19.01-£0.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNursing ProfessionalsPhysiotherapists
10th (Entry)£15,863£25,229
25th£28,469£31,329
50th (Median)£38,154£39,542
75th£47,766£48,606
90th (Senior)£56,631£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Nursing Professionals or a Physiotherapists?
A Physiotherapists earns more. The median salary for a Nursing Professionals is £38,154, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £1,388 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Nursing Professionals and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £1,388 per year. Physiotherapists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Nursing Professionals or a Physiotherapists?
From a salary perspective, Physiotherapists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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