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Occupational Therapist vs Surgeon salary

In Italy, a surgeon earns about 216% more than a occupational therapist $317,066 vs $100,252 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$100,252/yr
Monthly
$8,326
Hourly
$48
Range
$74,932$131,160
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Surgeon
$317,066/yr
Monthly
$26,460
Hourly
$153
Range
$202,899$456,552
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistSurgeon
Entry (10th)$74,932$202,899
25th$87,592$260,039
Median$100,252$317,066
75th$115,649$386,866
Senior (90th)$131,160$456,552

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or surgeon earn more in Italy?
A surgeon earns more, at about 278.000 € per year vs 87.900 € for a occupational therapist — roughly 216% (190.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A occupational therapist typically earns 65.700 €–115.000 €, while a surgeon earns 177.900 €–400.300 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about 7300 € and a surgeon about 23.200 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a occupational therapist earns about 65.700 € while a surgeon earns about 177.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a occupational therapist earns about 115.000 € while a surgeon earns about 400.300 € per year.
Are occupational therapist and surgeon 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.