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Occupational Therapist Salary in Japan

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The Japan median is $94,515 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$94,515
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,876
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$94,515
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$45.44
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$94,515
Sapporo, JP$94,515
Fukuoka, JP$94,515
Kawasaki, JP$94,515
Kobe, JP$94,515
Kyoto, JP$94,515
Saitama, JP$94,515
Hiroshima, JP$94,515
Sendai, JP$94,515
Tokyo, JP$71,164
Osaka, JP$58,068
Nagoya, JP$54,856

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Japan?
The national median occupational therapist salary in Japan is about ￥15,300,000 per year (￥1,275,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥8,880,000 to ￥15,300,000.
Which Japan city pays occupational therapists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥15,300,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥8,880,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about ￥6,280,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥20,012,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Japan?
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.