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Dentist vs Occupational Therapist salary

In Brazil, a dentist earns about 98% more than a occupational therapist $91,166 vs $45,974 per year.

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Healthcare
Dentist
$91,166/yr
Monthly
$7,591
Hourly
$44
Range
$62,447$126,263
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$45,974/yr
Monthly
$3,834
Hourly
$22
Range
$34,393$60,138
10-yr outlook
+12%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistOccupational Therapist
Entry (10th)$62,447$34,393
25th$76,806$40,183
Median$91,166$45,974
75th$108,714$53,056
Senior (90th)$126,263$60,138

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or occupational therapist earn more in Brazil?
A dentist earns more, at about R$ 466.000 per year vs R$ 235.000 for a occupational therapist — roughly 98% (R$ 231.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A dentist typically earns R$ 319.200–R$ 645.400, while a occupational therapist earns R$ 175.800–R$ 307.400 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about R$ 38.800 and a occupational therapist about R$ 19.600.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a dentist earns about R$ 319.200 while a occupational therapist earns about R$ 175.800 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a dentist earns about R$ 645.400 while a occupational therapist earns about R$ 307.400 per year.
Are dentist and occupational therapist 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.