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Occupational Therapist Salary in Saudi Arabia

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The Saudi Arabia median is $67,200 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$67,200
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,600
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,200
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$32.31
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$67,200
Madinah, SA$67,200
Dammam, SA$67,200
Buraydah, SA$67,200
Tabuk, SA$67,200
Ha'il, SA$67,200
Najrān, SA$67,200
Abha, SA$67,200
Arar, SA$67,200
Sakakah, SA$67,200
Jizan, SA$67,200
Riyadh, SA$46,933

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median occupational therapist salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏252,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏21,000 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏176,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏252,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays occupational therapists the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏252,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏176,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about ‏125,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏329,600 ر.س.‏ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Saudi Arabia cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Saudi Arabia?
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.