Occupational Therapist Salary by Country
Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+12%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Occupational Therapist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $106,000 | $8,800 |
 United Kingdom | $130,122 | $10,844 |
 Canada | $123,542 | $10,307 |
 Australia | $150,592 | $12,561 |
 Germany | $143,706 | $11,976 |
 France | $132,301 | $11,063 |
 Netherlands | $157,392 | $13,116 |
 Switzerland | $158,163 | $13,221 |
 Singapore | $149,329 | $12,457 |
 India | $21,572 | $1,798 |
 Japan | $94,515 | $7,876 |
 South Korea | $104,374 | $8,698 |
 Poland | $104,410 | $8,705 |
 Brazil | $45,974 | $3,834 |
 United Arab Emirates | $90,402 | $7,543 |
 Mexico | $49,618 | $4,134 |
 Ireland | $133,441 | $11,177 |
 Spain | $103,674 | $8,668 |
 Italy | $100,252 | $8,326 |
 Sweden | $137,453 | $11,451 |
 Norway | $194,298 | $16,188 |
 Denmark | $147,069 | $12,261 |
 Belgium | $152,830 | $12,774 |
 Austria | $125,458 | $10,493 |
 Portugal | $75,959 | $6,387 |
 Finland | $120,896 | $10,037 |
 China | $76,697 | $6,386 |
 Hong Kong | $107,401 | $8,954 |
 New Zealand | $96,152 | $8,003 |
 Indonesia | $18,421 | $1,535 |
 Philippines | $17,871 | $1,490 |
 Vietnam | $19,068 | $1,589 |
 Thailand | $38,992 | $3,248 |
 Malaysia | $59,707 | $4,988 |
 Israel | $122,862 | $10,227 |
 Saudi Arabia | $67,200 | $5,600 |
 Turkey | $46,783 | $3,898 |
 Argentina | $18,579 | $1,548 |
 Colombia | $35,280 | $2,940 |
 South Africa | $34,367 | $2,862 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
RehabilitationAssessmentPlanningEmpathyAdaptation
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a occupational therapist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 499.420.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 332.880.000 in Indonesia; ₩156,700,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays occupational therapists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 499.420.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays occupational therapists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 66 600 € per year (local currency).
- Is occupational therapist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade.
- What skills do occupational therapists need?
- Common skills include Rehabilitation, Assessment, Planning, Empathy, Adaptation. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.