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Salary Guide

Occupational Therapist Salary in Australia

Based on 10,294 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$83,108 - $94,997
Median salary
$83,108 - $94,997
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$65K
Median$83K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $94,997 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

Melbourne800 job openings
Sydney640 job openings
Brisbane491 job openings
Adelaide264 job openings
Perth177 job openings
Hobart118 job openings
Canberra108 job openings
Penrith100 job openings
Campbelltown94 job openings
Darwin76 job openings
Wollongong71 job openings
Liverpool56 job openings
Parramatta54 job openings
Newcastle46 job openings
Launceston43 job openings
Geelong40 job openings
Townsville City39 job openings
Ballarat36 job openings
Bendigo33 job openings
Goulburn32 job openings
Bowral29 job openings

Related professions

AUD 80,000 - 90,000-5%
AUD 79,419 - 104,156+3%
AUD 60,001 - 69,501-27%
AUD 80,000 - 94,500-2%
AUD 91,956 - 118,500+18%
AUD 75,000 - 115,000+7%
AUD 122,500 - 156,250+57%
AUD 85,000 - 112,139+11%
AUD 50,000 - 68,000-34%
AUD 69,014 - 72,985-20%

Occupational Therapist

10,294 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in Australia is AUD 83,108 - AUD 94,997 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 89,053 per year, based on 10,294 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Melbourne leads with 800 job openings.

Explore 10,294 Occupational Therapist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.