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Occupational Therapist vs Physician salary

In Brazil, a physician earns about 155% more than a occupational therapist $117,381 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
Physician
$117,381/yr
Monthly
$9,782
Hourly
$56
Range
$75,124$169,028
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPhysician
Entry (10th)$34,393$75,124
25th$40,183$96,252
Median$45,974$117,381
75th$53,056$143,204
Senior (90th)$60,138$169,028

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 physician earn more in Brazil?
A physician earns more, at about R$ 600.000 per year vs R$ 235.000 for a occupational therapist — roughly 155% (R$ 365.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A occupational therapist typically earns R$ 175.800–R$ 307.400, while a physician earns R$ 384.000–R$ 864.000 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 physician about R$ 50.000.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 175.800 while a physician earns about R$ 384.000 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 307.400 while a physician earns about R$ 864.000 per year.
Are occupational therapist and physician 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.