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Salary Guide

Occupational Therapist Salary in Australia

Based on 9,793 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,000 - $90,000
Median salary
$80,000 - $90,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$13K
25th percentile$16K
Median$80K
75th percentile$90K
90th percentile$104K

50% of professionals earn between $15,833 - $90,000 AUD

The median salary is $80,000

Salary evolution

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

Top cities

Melbourne805 job openings
Sydney653 job openings
Brisbane471 job openings
Adelaide212 job openings
Perth174 job openings
Penrith125 job openings
Canberra116 job openings
Hobart102 job openings
Darwin99 job openings
Campbelltown74 job openings
Wollongong74 job openings
Newcastle64 job openings
Parramatta50 job openings
Geelong49 job openings
Liverpool45 job openings
Cairns Regional44 job openings
Launceston41 job openings
Ballarat40 job openings
Port Macquarie38 job openings
Townsville City37 job openings
Goulburn35 job openings
Gosford30 job openings
Tamworth30 job openings

Occupational Therapist

9,793 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in Australia is AUD 80,000 - AUD 90,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 85,000 per year, based on 9,793 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Melbourne leads with 805 job openings.

Explore 9,793 Occupational Therapist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.