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Occupational therapist salary in Australia

How much does an Occupational Therapist make in Australia?

Average base salary

$97,383

The average salary for a occupational therapist is $97,383 per year in Australia. 5.5k salaries reported, updated at 11 July 2026

Occupational Therapist job openings in Australia

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Occupational Therapist
Ramsay Health Care3.2out of 5 stars.
Port Macquarie NSW
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Occupational Therapist in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
APG Workforce
 
$298,480per year
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Felicity Holistic Care
 
$291,200per year
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identitywa
 
$222,600per year
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Benefit Cosmetics
 
$197,600per year
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Villa Maria Catholic Homes
 
$190,800per year
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Only About Children
 
$160,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Occupational Therapists

  1. Gold Coast QLD
    $100,628 per year
  2. Newcastle NSW
    $99,206 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $97,470 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $97,152 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $97,129 per year

Where can an Occupational Therapist earn more?

Compare salaries for Occupational Therapists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Occupational Therapist get paid in Australia?

Junior Occupational Therapist

Job openings
Average $86,954 per year

Occupational Therapist II

Job openings
Average $91,023 per year

Senior Occupational Therapist

Job openings
Average $112,408 per year