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Occupational Therapist Salary in Malaysia

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The Malaysia median is $59,707 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$59,707
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,988
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$59,707
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$28.71
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$59,707
Petaling Jaya, MY$59,707
Ipoh, MY$59,707
Malacca, MY$59,707
Kota Bharu, MY$59,707
Kuantan, MY$59,707
Kota Kinabalu, MY$59,707
Kuala Terengganu, MY$59,707
Alor Setar, MY$59,707
Kuching, MY$59,707
Seremban, MY$59,707
Kuala Lumpur, MY$41,771

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Malaysia?
The national median occupational therapist salary in Malaysia is about RM 243,000 per year (RM 20,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 170,000 to RM 243,000.
Which Malaysia city pays occupational therapists the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 243,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 170,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about RM 120,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 317,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Malaysia?
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.