Average salary
$90,112 - $98,806
Median salary
$90,112 - $98,806
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$90K
75th percentile$99K
90th percentile$114K
50% of professionals earn between $79,521 - $98,806 NZD
The median salary is $90,112
Top cities
Auckland169 job openings
Wellington141 job openings
Christchurch82 job openings
New Plymouth54 job openings
Whangarei43 job openings
Hamilton37 job openings
Tauranga33 job openings
Palmerston North28 job openings
Porirua24 job openings
Nelson23 job openings
The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 90,112 - NZD 98,806 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 94,459 per year, based on 1,015 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth, Whangarei. Auckland leads with 169 job openings.
Explore 1,015 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.