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Occupational Therapist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Israel, a occupational therapist earns about 26% more than a registered nurse $122,862 vs $97,625 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$122,862/yr
Monthly
$10,227
Hourly
$59
Range
$91,914$160,716
10-yr outlook
+12%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$97,625/yr
Monthly
$8,135
Hourly
$47
Range
$71,260$129,835
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$91,914$71,260
25th$107,388$84,443
Median$122,862$97,625
75th$141,789$113,730
Senior (90th)$160,716$129,835

National Israel figures in ILS. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or registered nurse earn more in Israel?
A occupational therapist earns more, at about ‏370,000 ‏₪ per year vs ‏294,000 ‏₪ for a registered nurse — roughly 26% (‏76,000 ‏₪) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Israel?
A occupational therapist typically earns ‏276,800 ‏₪–‏484,000 ‏₪, while a registered nurse earns ‏214,600 ‏₪–‏391,000 ‏₪ per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Israel?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about ‏30,800 ‏₪ and a registered nurse about ‏24,500 ‏₪.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Israel, a occupational therapist earns about ‏276,800 ‏₪ while a registered nurse earns about ‏214,600 ‏₪ per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Israel, a occupational therapist earns about ‏484,000 ‏₪ while a registered nurse earns about ‏391,000 ‏₪ per year.
Are occupational therapist and registered nurse 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.