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Occupational Therapist Salary in New Zealand

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The New Zealand median is $96,152 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$96,152
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,003
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$96,152
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$46.23
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$96,152
Hamilton, NZ$96,152
Tauranga, NZ$96,152
Dunedin, NZ$96,152
Lower Hutt, NZ$96,152
Wellington, NZ$72,546
Auckland, NZ$67,364
Christchurch, NZ$63,334

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in New Zealand?
The national median occupational therapist salary in New Zealand is about $167,000 per year ($13,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $110,000 to $167,000.
Which New Zealand city pays occupational therapists the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $167,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $110,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about $77,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $218,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is occupational therapist in demand in New Zealand?
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.