The best-paid jobs in Spain « Euro Weekly News

Money isn’t everything, but if you’re about to choose a degree, it probably matters more than we all like to admit. So… what’s actually worth studying right now?

Let’s be honest. We all grew up hearing ‘follow your passion,’ but when rent’s high and groceries aren’t cheap, most of us would also like a degree that doesn’t leave us struggling to make ends meet.

That’s why a recent TikTok video by @lawtips has kicked off a proper conversation. He shared what he says are the best-paid jobs in Spain right now, and while not everyone agrees with the figures, it’s got people thinking: What fields are actually paying off in 2025?

Spoiler: if you’re hoping art history made the list… it didn’t.

Medicine remains the highest-paid career in Spain

It’s no surprise, really, medicine is still at the top. If you manage to get through all the studying, exams, and long hospital shifts, you can expect to earn over €42,000 a year on average, especially once you specialise. Think cardiology, surgery, anaesthetics. It’s a lot of years and a lot of pressure, but the payoff is there, at least financially.

The downside? You’re basically in school until your late twenties. And then you start with night shifts.

Tech and engineering are holding strong

Next up: industrial engineering, which you’ll find in industries like logistics, automotive, and consultancy. Salaries sit around €38,000–€40,000, and it’s a degree that opens loads of doors. It’s not the kind of job where people ask you at parties, “Wait, what exactly do you do?” , but the bank account’s happy.

Computer engineering is also climbing, thanks to Spain’s growing tech sector. If you can code, secure networks, or understand AI without your brain melting, there’s real money to be made — €36,000–€38,000 a year, and more if you get experience or land international gigs.

Telecoms engineering is still hanging in there too — maybe not as trendy as the others, but it’s solid. Think of it as the reliable friend who always pays their share and never forgets your birthday.

And then there’s nursing… which sparked a bit of drama

In the Lawtips video, nursing was listed as earning just over €35,000 a year. But actual nurses in the comments were quick to say, “Hang on a second.” Many working in the public sector say their pay is more in the €26,000–€30,000 range, unless they’ve got seniority, special roles or work a lot of nights.

So that higher number may reflect a mix of public and private jobs, or nurses who’ve been in the game for a while — but it doesn’t seem to reflect the day-to-day reality for most.

So… should you follow the money or follow your gut?

Honestly, a bit of both.

Yes, it’s smart to know what degrees come with decent salaries. But it’s also worth remembering that job satisfaction, stability, and doing something you actually like matter too. Loads of people in lower-paid fields, teachers, social workers, psychologists, wouldn’t swap jobs for a bigger paycheque.

Plus, there are new degrees and sectors on the rise. Green energy, data science, biotech, they’re not topping salary lists yet, but they’re growing fast. If you’re into solving big problems (or you just like the idea of saving the planet and getting paid), that’s a space worth watching.

In the end, your degree doesn’t lock you into one path forever, but it does shape your first few steps. If it can pay the bills too? Even better.

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