How much does a occupational therapist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 900 000 kr in Norway; € 138.000 in Netherlands; CHF 128'000 in Switzerland, and more.

Which country pays occupational therapists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 900 000 kr per year ($203,380).

Which country pays occupational therapists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,100,000 per year (local currency).

Is occupational therapist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +12% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Occupational Therapist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+12%

projected growth

Occupational Therapist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Occupational Therapist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $203,380 (1 900 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $17,617 (₱1,100,000 local) — about 11.5×.

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. Common screening skills include Rehabilitation, Assessment, Planning, and Empathy.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +12% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Netherlands is next on the USD ranking at about $160,204. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Occupational Therapist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Rehabilitation, Assessment, Planning, Empathy, and Adaptation. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Occupational Therapist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 900 000 kr ($203,380). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway occupational therapist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Occupational Therapist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$109,000	$9,100
United Kingdom	$131,643	$10,970
Canada	$126,236	$10,532
Australia	$155,460	$12,967
Germany	$146,273	$12,189
France	$134,664	$11,261
Netherlands	$160,204	$13,350
Switzerland	$158,292	$13,232
Singapore	$151,761	$12,660
India	$21,638	$1,804
Japan	$95,752	$7,979
South Korea	$114,503	$9,542
Poland	$106,448	$8,875
Brazil	$45,372	$3,784
United Arab Emirates	$90,402	$7,543
Mexico	$51,095	$4,257
Ireland	$135,825	$11,377
Spain	$105,526	$8,823
Italy	$102,043	$8,475
Sweden	$138,821	$11,565
Norway	$203,380	$16,945
Denmark	$149,219	$12,440
Belgium	$155,561	$13,002
Austria	$127,699	$10,680
Portugal	$77,316	$6,501
Finland	$123,055	$10,216
China	$77,195	$6,428
Hong Kong	$107,414	$8,955
New Zealand	$98,826	$8,226
Indonesia	$18,766	$1,564
Philippines	$17,617	$1,469
Vietnam	$19,201	$1,600
Thailand	$39,200	$3,266
Malaysia	$60,339	$5,041
Israel	$123,767	$10,303
Saudi Arabia	$67,200	$5,600
Turkey	$45,572	$3,797
Argentina	$18,351	$1,529
Colombia	$36,211	$3,018
South Africa	$34,874	$2,904

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

RehabilitationAssessmentPlanningEmpathyAdaptation

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 900 000 kr in Norway; € 138.000 in Netherlands; CHF 128'000 in Switzerland, and more.
Which country pays occupational therapists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 900 000 kr per year ($203,380).
Which country pays occupational therapists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,100,000 per year (local currency).
Is occupational therapist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +12% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do occupational therapists need?: Common skills include Rehabilitation, Assessment, Planning, Empathy, and Adaptation. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.