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Occupational Therapist Salary in Switzerland

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The Switzerland median is $158,163 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$158,163
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,221
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,163
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$76.04
varies by city

Occupational Therapist salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$158,163
Geneva, GE$158,163
Basel, BS$158,163
Lausanne, VD$158,163
Bern, BE$158,163
Winterthur, ZH$158,163

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in Switzerland?
The national median occupational therapist salary in Switzerland is about CHF 128'000 per year (CHF 10'700 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 128'000 to CHF 128'000.
Which Switzerland city pays occupational therapists the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 128'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays occupational therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 128'000 per year for a occupational therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about CHF 95'700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 167'400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have occupational therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is occupational therapist in demand in Switzerland?
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.