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Occupational Therapist vs Psychologist salary

In Portugal, a psychologist earns about 12% more than a occupational therapist — $85,083 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
Psychologist
$85,083/yr
Monthly
$7,071
Hourly
$41
Range
$58,281–$117,816
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPsychologist
Entry (10th)$56,798$58,281
25th$66,378$71,739
Median$75,959$85,083
75th$87,706$101,507
Senior (90th)$99,340$117,816

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 psychologist earn more in Portugal?
A psychologist earns more, at about 74 600 € per year vs 66 600 € for a occupational therapist — roughly 12% (8000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A occupational therapist typically earns 49 800 €–87 100 €, while a psychologist earns 51 100 €–103 300 € 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 psychologist about 6200 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a occupational therapist earns about 49 800 € while a psychologist earns about 51 100 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a occupational therapist earns about 87 100 € while a psychologist earns about 103 300 € per year.
Are occupational therapist and psychologist 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.