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Occupational Therapist Salary in Germany

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The Germany median is $143,706 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$143,706
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,976
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$143,706
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$69.09
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$143,706
Essen, DE$143,706
Dortmund, DE$143,706
Dresden, DE$143,706
Bremen, DE$143,706
Nuremberg, DE$143,706
Munich, DE$107,209
Hamburg, DE$103,217
Frankfurt, DE$103,103
Düsseldorf, DE$99,112
Berlin, DE$97,515
Cologne, DE$97,515

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Germany?
The national median occupational therapist salary in Germany is about 126.000 € per year (10.500 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 85.500 € to 126.000 €.
Which Germany city pays occupational therapists the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 126.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 85.500 € per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about 60.500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 164.800 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Germany?
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.