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Portugal · Salary comparison

Occupational Therapist vs Physician salary

In Portugal, a physician earns about 22% more than a occupational therapist $92,496 vs $75,959 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$75,959/yr
Monthly
$6,387
Hourly
$36
Range
$56,798$99,340
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Physician
$92,496/yr
Monthly
$7,756
Hourly
$44
Range
$59,193$133,213
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPhysician
Entry (10th)$56,798$59,193
25th$66,378$75,845
Median$75,959$92,496
75th$87,706$112,798
Senior (90th)$99,340$133,213

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or physician earn more in Portugal?
A physician earns more, at about 81 100 € per year vs 66 600 € for a occupational therapist — roughly 22% (14 500 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A occupational therapist typically earns 49 800 €–87 100 €, while a physician earns 51 900 €–116 800 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Portugal?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about 5600 € and a physician about 6800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a occupational therapist earns about 49 800 € while a physician earns about 51 900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a occupational therapist earns about 87 100 € while a physician earns about 116 800 € per year.
Are occupational therapist and physician 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.