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Salary Guide

Occupational Therapist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 510 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$83,200 - $100,000
Median salary
$83,200 - $100,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$54K
25th percentile$68K
Median$83K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $68,038 - $100,000 NZD

The median salary is $83,200

Top cities

Auckland70 job openings
Wellington43 job openings
New Plymouth25 job openings
Palmerston North24 job openings

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Occupational Therapist

510 job openings

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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 83,200 - NZD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 91,600 per year, based on 510 active job listings.

The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Porirua. Auckland leads with 70 job openings.

Explore 510 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.