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Occupational Therapist vs Veterinarian salary

In Brazil, a veterinarian earns about 18% more than a occupational therapist — $54,191 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%
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Healthcare
Veterinarian
$54,191/yr
Monthly
$4,519
Hourly
$26
Range
$38,090–$73,872
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$34,393$38,090
25th$40,183$46,150
Median$45,974$54,191
75th$53,056$64,031
Senior (90th)$60,138$73,872

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 veterinarian earn more in Brazil?
A veterinarian earns more, at about R$ 277.000 per year vs R$ 235.000 for a occupational therapist — roughly 18% (R$ 42.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A occupational therapist typically earns R$ 175.800–R$ 307.400, while a veterinarian earns R$ 194.700–R$ 377.600 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 veterinarian about R$ 23.100.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 175.800 while a veterinarian earns about R$ 194.700 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a occupational therapist earns about R$ 307.400 while a veterinarian earns about R$ 377.600 per year.
Are occupational therapist and veterinarian 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.