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Salary Guide

Occupational Therapist Salary in Australia

Based on 10,267 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$83,108 - $94,863
Median salary
$83,108 - $94,863
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$66K
Median$83K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $65,525 - $94,863 AUD

The median salary is $83,108

Salary evolution

Oct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26
Median salary
P25–P75
Oct 25: AUD 76,364Mar 26: AUD 76,364

Top cities

Melbourne807 job openings
Sydney649 job openings
Brisbane496 job openings
Adelaide254 job openings
Perth173 job openings
Hobart122 job openings
Canberra112 job openings
Penrith106 job openings
Campbelltown90 job openings
Darwin80 job openings
Wollongong74 job openings
Parramatta54 job openings
Liverpool52 job openings
Launceston48 job openings
Newcastle43 job openings
Ballarat37 job openings
Geelong35 job openings
Townsville City35 job openings
Bendigo34 job openings
Goulburn33 job openings
Bunbury30 job openings
Bowral29 job openings

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AUD 79,589 - 92,546-3%
AUD 91,956 - 119,175+19%
AUD 75,000 - 115,000+7%
AUD 123,750 - 156,250+57%
AUD 81,001 - 110,703+8%
AUD 50,000 - 68,000-34%
AUD 71,493 - 72,985-19%

Occupational Therapist

10,267 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in Australia is AUD 83,108 - AUD 94,863 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 88,986 per year, based on 10,267 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Melbourne leads with 807 job openings.

Explore 10,267 Occupational Therapist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.