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Occupational Therapist Salary in India

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The India median is $21,572 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$21,572
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,798
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,572
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$10.37
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$21,572
Lucknow, IN$21,572
Nagpur, IN$21,572
Bhopal, IN$21,572
Patna, IN$21,572
Kallakurichi, IN$21,572
Bangalore, IN$16,755
Mumbai, IN$16,232
Hyderabad, IN$15,394
Delhi, IN$15,289
Chennai, IN$13,509
Kolkata, IN$9,917

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in India?
The national median occupational therapist salary in India is about ₹20,60,000 per year (₹1,71,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹9,47,000 to ₹20,60,000.
Which India city pays occupational therapists the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹20,60,000 per year.
Which India city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹9,47,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in India?
Across India cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about ₹6,70,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹26,94,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is occupational therapist in demand in India?
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.