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Occupational Therapist Salary in China

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The China median is $76,697 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$76,697
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,386
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$76,697
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$36.87
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$76,697
Wuhan, CN$76,697
Dongguan, CN$76,697
Xi’an, CN$76,697
Nanjing, CN$76,697
Foshan, CN$76,697
Shanghai, CN$61,800
Beijing, CN$57,965
Shenzhen, CN$56,638
Guangzhou, CN$48,525
Hangzhou, CN$46,903
Chengdu, CN$39,676

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in China?
The national median occupational therapist salary in China is about ¥520,000 per year (¥43,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥269,000 to ¥520,000.
Which China city pays occupational therapists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥520,000 per year.
Which China city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥269,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in China?
Across China cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about ¥190,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥680,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is occupational therapist in demand in China?
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.