Occupational Therapist Salary in United Arab Emirates
Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. The United Arab Emirates median is $90,402 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$90,402
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,543
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$90,402
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$43.46
varies by city
Occupational Therapist salary by city in United Arab Emirates
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Al Ain, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Ajman, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Ras Al Khaimah, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Musaffah, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Jebel Ali, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Fujairah, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Warīsān, AE | $90,402 | $7,543 | 0% |
| Dubai, AE | $64,534 | $5,391 | -29% |
| Abu Dhabi, AE | $60,449 | $5,037 | -33% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a occupational therapist make in United Arab Emirates?
- The national median occupational therapist salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 332,000 per year (AED 27,700 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 222,000 to AED 332,000.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays occupational therapists the most?
- Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 332,000 per year.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays occupational therapists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 222,000 per year for a occupational therapist.
- What is the typical salary range for a occupational therapist in United Arab Emirates?
- Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, occupational therapist pay commonly spans from about AED 157,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 434,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Arab Emirates cities have occupational therapist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes occupational therapist pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
- Is occupational therapist in demand in United Arab Emirates?
- 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.