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Salary Guide

Occupational Therapist Salary in Australia

Based on 10,238 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$83,108 - $94,596
Median salary
$83,108 - $94,596
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$51K
25th percentile$64K
Median$83K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $63,650 - $94,596 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

Melbourne804 job openings
Sydney641 job openings
Brisbane499 job openings
Adelaide252 job openings
Perth171 job openings
Hobart117 job openings
Canberra116 job openings
Penrith110 job openings
Campbelltown94 job openings
Darwin85 job openings
Wollongong74 job openings
Townsville City60 job openings
Parramatta58 job openings
Liverpool52 job openings
Launceston49 job openings
Newcastle46 job openings
Ballarat37 job openings
Goulburn36 job openings
Geelong35 job openings
Bendigo32 job openings
Bowral32 job openings
Alice Springs28 job openings

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AUD 75,000 - 115,000+7%
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AUD 50,000 - 68,000-34%
AUD 71,493 - 72,985-19%

Occupational Therapist

10,238 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in Australia is AUD 83,108 - AUD 94,596 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 88,852 per year, based on 10,238 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Melbourne leads with 804 job openings.

Explore 10,238 Occupational Therapist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.