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Salary Guide

Occupational Therapist Salary in Australia

Based on 10,086 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$82,804 - $94,596
Median salary
$82,804 - $94,596
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$47K
25th percentile$59K
Median$83K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $59,283 - $94,596 AUD

The median salary is $82,804

Salary evolution

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

Top cities

Melbourne796 job openings
Sydney652 job openings
Brisbane512 job openings
Adelaide258 job openings
Perth170 job openings
Canberra123 job openings
Penrith112 job openings
Hobart110 job openings
Darwin102 job openings
Campbelltown85 job openings
Wollongong73 job openings
Parramatta54 job openings
Townsville City52 job openings
Launceston49 job openings
Liverpool49 job openings
Ballarat44 job openings
Newcastle43 job openings
Cairns Regional35 job openings
Goulburn35 job openings
Bendigo33 job openings
Geelong33 job openings
Bunbury31 job openings

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Occupational Therapist

10,086 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in Australia is AUD 82,804 - AUD 94,596 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 88,700 per year, based on 10,086 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Melbourne leads with 796 job openings.

Explore 10,086 Occupational Therapist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.