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Occupational Therapist vs Psychiatrist salary

In Brazil, a psychiatrist earns about 186% more than a occupational therapist — $131,662 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
Psychiatrist
$131,662/yr
Monthly
$10,975
Hourly
$63
Range
$90,188–$182,351
10-yr outlook
+8%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPsychiatrist
Entry (10th)$34,393$90,188
25th$40,183$110,925
Median$45,974$131,662
75th$53,056$157,016
Senior (90th)$60,138$182,351

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 psychiatrist earn more in Brazil?
A psychiatrist earns more, at about R$ 673.000 per year vs R$ 235.000 for a occupational therapist — roughly 186% (R$ 438.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A occupational therapist typically earns R$ 175.800–R$ 307.400, while a psychiatrist earns R$ 461.000–R$ 932.100 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 psychiatrist about R$ 56.100.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 175.800 while a psychiatrist earns about R$ 461.000 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 307.400 while a psychiatrist earns about R$ 932.100 per year.
Are occupational therapist and psychiatrist 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.