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specialist nurse: salary in Austria

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “specialist nurse” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

44,814 €

Median annual salary · 507 ads with stated salary

507

ads with stated salary

43,148 € – 47,740 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

507

ads with stated salary

43,148 € – 47,740 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Wien	36	40,484 € – 47,663 €	45,966 €
Waldviertel	35	43,148 € – 45,703 €	44,814 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Healthcare, Nursing & Life Sciences	388	43,148 € – 47,691 €	44,814 €
Social Services	61	43,148 € – 44,940 €	44,814 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
United States	34	86,696 € – 127,957 €	103,159 €
Canada	37	60,260 € – 90,782 €	71,518 €
Germany	792	49,880 € – 60,200 €	55,040 €
Netherlands	1,433	45,444 € – 58,104 €	50,262 €
France	658	28,000 € – 39,560 €	33,000 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a specialist nurse earn in Austria?

The median across 507 active job ads with stated pay is €44,814 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €43,148–47,740.

Where does a specialist nurse get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Wien leads with a median of €45,966 (36 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

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Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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