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Occupational Therapist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Austria, a occupational therapist earns about 37% more than a registered nurse $125,458 vs $91,812 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$125,458/yr
Monthly
$10,493
Hourly
$60
Range
$93,865$164,121
10-yr outlook
+12%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$91,812/yr
Monthly
$7,642
Hourly
$44
Range
$67,063$122,150
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$93,865$67,063
25th$109,604$79,380
Median$125,458$91,812
75th$144,732$106,981
Senior (90th)$164,121$122,150

National Austria figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or registered nurse earn more in Austria?
A occupational therapist earns more, at about € 110.000 per year vs € 80.500 for a registered nurse — roughly 37% (€ 29.500) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Austria?
A occupational therapist typically earns € 82.300–€ 143.900, while a registered nurse earns € 58.800–€ 107.100 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Austria?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about € 9.200 and a registered nurse about € 6.700.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Austria, a occupational therapist earns about € 82.300 while a registered nurse earns about € 58.800 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Austria, a occupational therapist earns about € 143.900 while a registered nurse earns about € 107.100 per year.
Are occupational therapist 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.