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Occupational Therapist vs Surgeon salary

In Poland, a surgeon earns about 207% more than a occupational therapist $320,856 vs $104,410 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$104,410/yr
Monthly
$8,705
Hourly
$50
Range
$78,110$136,574
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Surgeon
$320,856/yr
Monthly
$26,747
Hourly
$154
Range
$205,348$462,033
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistSurgeon
Entry (10th)$78,110$205,348
25th$91,260$263,102
Median$104,410$320,856
75th$120,479$391,445
Senior (90th)$136,574$462,033

National Poland figures in PLN. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or surgeon earn more in Poland?
A surgeon earns more, at about 1 220 000 zł per year vs 397 000 zł for a occupational therapist — roughly 207% (823 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A occupational therapist typically earns 297 000 zł–519 300 zł, while a surgeon earns 780 800 zł–1 756 800 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about 33 100 zł and a surgeon about 101 700 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a occupational therapist earns about 297 000 zł while a surgeon earns about 780 800 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a occupational therapist earns about 519 300 zł while a surgeon earns about 1 756 800 zł 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.