Occupational Therapist Salary in Australia

AU$67,500
per year
per hour
AU$34.30
per hour
per year

Occupational Therapist - Average Salary

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist is AU$67,500 per year (AU$34.30 per hour), which is AU$2,388 (-3%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Occupational Therapist can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
AU$48,600
Low
AU$67,500
Average salary
AU$100,000
High
AU$27.30
Low
AU$34.30
Average salary
AU$55
High

Occupational Therapist Salary Range

Low
AU$48,600
Average salary
AU$67,500
Senior
AU$79,650
High
AU$100,000
Low
AU$27.30
Average salary
AU$34.30
Senior
AU$37.20
High
AU$55
Among occupational therapists, Entry-Level Occupational Therapists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Occupational Therapists enjoy the highest salaries.

Occupational Therapist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Occupational TherapistAU$80K/year
+18% 
Pediatric Occupational TherapistAU$73K/year
+8% 
Grade 2 Occupational TherapistAU$69K/year
+2% 
Grade 1 Occupational TherapistAU$64K/year
 -6%
Entry-Level Occupational TherapistAU$49K/year
 -28%

Occupational Therapist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Occupational Therapist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$48,600 per year. A mid career Occupational Therapist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$65,800, while a Senior Occupational Therapist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$79,650. Occupational therapists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$88,400 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Occupational Therapist in Australia

Late Career▲ +31%
Senior▲ +18%
Average SalaryAU$67,500/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
87%
Male
13%

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Occupational Therapist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Occupational Therapist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Occupational Therapist

How much does an Occupational Therapist make in Australia?
An Occupational Therapist in Australia earns an average of AU$67,500 gross per year, which is about AU$34.30 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Occupational Therapist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Occupational Therapist in Australia?
The starting salary of an Occupational Therapist in Australia is around AU$48,600 gross per year. Entry-Level Occupational Therapists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Occupational Therapist in Australia?
The highest salary of an Occupational Therapist in Australia can reach and exceed AU$100,000 gross per year. Senior Occupational Therapists usually have the highest salaries.
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