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Occupational Therapist Salary in Canada

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The Canada median is $123,542 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$123,542
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,307
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$123,542
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$59.39
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$123,542
Québec, QC$123,542
Halifax, NS$123,542
Victoria, BC$123,542
Kitchener, ON$123,542
Burnaby, BC$123,542
Longueuil, QC$123,542
Regina, SK$123,542
Toronto, ON$94,598
Ottawa, ON$86,127
Montreal, QC$78,361
Edmonton, AB$76,949

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Canada?
The national median occupational therapist salary in Canada is about $175,000 per year ($14,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $109,000 to $175,000.
Which Canada city pays occupational therapists the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $175,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $109,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about $77,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $228,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.