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Occupational Therapist vs Veterinarian salary

In Denmark, a veterinarian earns about 21% more than a occupational therapist $177,339 vs $147,069 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$147,069/yr
Monthly
$12,261
Hourly
$71
Range
$110,012$192,367
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Veterinarian
$177,339/yr
Monthly
$14,783
Hourly
$85
Range
$124,673$241,717
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$110,012$124,673
25th$128,541$150,998
Median$147,069$177,339
75th$169,711$209,520
Senior (90th)$192,367$241,717

National Denmark figures in DKK. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or veterinarian earn more in Denmark?
A veterinarian earns more, at about 1.160.000 kr. per year vs 962.000 kr. for a occupational therapist — roughly 21% (198.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A occupational therapist typically earns 719.600 kr.–1.258.300 kr., while a veterinarian earns 815.500 kr.–1.581.100 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about 80.200 kr. and a veterinarian about 96.700 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a occupational therapist earns about 719.600 kr. while a veterinarian earns about 815.500 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a occupational therapist earns about 1.258.300 kr. while a veterinarian earns about 1.581.100 kr. 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.