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Occupational Therapist vs Pharmacist salary

In Brazil, a pharmacist earns about 47% more than a occupational therapist $67,494 vs $45,974 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$45,974/yr
Monthly
$3,834
Hourly
$22
Range
$34,393$60,138
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$67,494/yr
Monthly
$5,634
Hourly
$32
Range
$52,313$86,060
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPharmacist
Entry (10th)$34,393$52,313
25th$40,183$59,903
Median$45,974$67,494
75th$53,056$76,767
Senior (90th)$60,138$86,060

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or pharmacist earn more in Brazil?
A pharmacist earns more, at about R$ 345.000 per year vs R$ 235.000 for a occupational therapist — roughly 47% (R$ 110.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A occupational therapist typically earns R$ 175.800–R$ 307.400, while a pharmacist earns R$ 267.400–R$ 439.900 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about R$ 19.600 and a pharmacist about R$ 28.800.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 175.800 while a pharmacist earns about R$ 267.400 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 307.400 while a pharmacist earns about R$ 439.900 per year.
Are occupational therapist and pharmacist 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.