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Occupational Therapist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Belgium, a occupational therapist earns about 48% more than a registered nurse $152,830 vs $103,560 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$152,830/yr
Monthly
$12,774
Hourly
$73
Range
$114,281$199,934
10-yr outlook
+12%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$103,560/yr
Monthly
$8,668
Hourly
$50
Range
$75,617$137,775
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$114,281$75,617
25th$133,555$89,531
Median$152,830$103,560
75th$176,325$120,667
Senior (90th)$199,934$137,775

National Belgium 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 Belgium?
A occupational therapist earns more, at about € 134.000 per year vs € 90.800 for a registered nurse — roughly 48% (€ 43.200) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Belgium?
A occupational therapist typically earns € 100.200–€ 175.300, while a registered nurse earns € 66.300–€ 120.800 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Belgium?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about € 11.200 and a registered nurse about € 7.600.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Belgium, a occupational therapist earns about € 100.200 while a registered nurse earns about € 66.300 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Belgium, a occupational therapist earns about € 175.300 while a registered nurse earns about € 120.800 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.