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Occupational Therapist Salary in Brazil

The Brazil median is $45,372 per year, with observed city pay up to São Paulo at $32,629.

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Occupational Therapist in Brazil: read the median against a +12% outlook

The Brazil national median for a occupational therapist is R$ 235.000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about R$ 157.000 in Rio de Janeiro to R$ 169.000 in São Paulo (1.1×).

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

A modeled national band runs about R$ 175.800–R$ 307.400 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +12% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Brazilian city.

São Paulo sits -28% vs the national median; Rio de Janeiro sits -33%. Relocating inside Brazil for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Brazil shows about 5% CPI in 2025. A occupational therapist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Occupational Therapist pay data in Brazil

Start with the national median (R$ 235.000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Brazil hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: R$ 175.800 (10th) → R$ 235.000 (median) → R$ 307.400 (90th). São Paulo’s observed median is R$ 169.000, with a local band about R$ 119.000–R$ 238.000. If an offer is “at the Brazil median” but the job is in São Paulo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$45,372
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,784
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$32,629
São Paulo, BR
Hourly (national)
$21.81
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Brazil

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
São Paulo, BR$32,629
Rio de Janeiro, BR$30,312

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Brazil?
The national median is about R$ 235.000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about R$ 157.000 to R$ 169.000.
Which Brazil city pays occupational therapists the most?
São Paulo, BR leads observed metros at about R$ 169.000 per year (-28% vs national).
Which Brazil city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among observed cities, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 157.000 per year.
How many Brazil cities have occupational therapist salary data?
2 metros list observed occupational therapist percentiles in BRL on this site.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Brazil?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +12% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Brazilian industry mix.