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Occupational Therapist vs Physician salary

In Saudi Arabia, a physician earns about 143% more than a occupational therapist — $163,200 vs $67,200 per year.

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Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
$67,200/yr
Monthly
$5,600
Hourly
$32
Range
$50,267–$87,893
10-yr outlook
+12%
Pays more
Healthcare
Physician
$163,200/yr
Monthly
$13,600
Hourly
$78
Range
$104,453–$235,013
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileOccupational TherapistPhysician
Entry (10th)$50,267$104,453
25th$58,720$133,813
Median$67,200$163,200
75th$77,547$199,093
Senior (90th)$87,893$235,013

National Saudi Arabia figures in SAR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a occupational therapist or physician earn more in Saudi Arabia?
A physician earns more, at about ‏612,000 ر.س.‏ per year vs ‏252,000 ر.س.‏ for a occupational therapist — roughly 143% (‏360,000 ر.س.‏) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Saudi Arabia?
A occupational therapist typically earns ‏188,500 ر.س.‏–‏329,600 ر.س.‏, while a physician earns ‏391,700 ر.س.‏–‏881,300 ر.س.‏ per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Saudi Arabia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a occupational therapist averages about ‏21,000 ر.س.‏ and a physician about ‏51,000 ر.س.‏.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Saudi Arabia, a occupational therapist earns about ‏188,500 ر.س.‏ while a physician earns about ‏391,700 ر.س.‏ per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Saudi Arabia, a occupational therapist earns about ‏329,600 ر.س.‏ while a physician earns about ‏881,300 ر.س.‏ 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.