Average salary
$84,100 - $98,806
Median salary
$84,100 - $98,806
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$56K
25th percentile$70K
Median$84K
75th percentile$99K
90th percentile$114K
50% of professionals earn between $70,452 - $98,806 NZD
The median salary is $84,100
Top cities
Auckland173 job openings
Wellington124 job openings
Christchurch72 job openings
New Plymouth46 job openings
Whangarei44 job openings
Hamilton32 job openings
Tauranga32 job openings
Porirua27 job openings
Nelson24 job openings
Palmerston North23 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 84,100 - NZD 98,806 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 91,453 per year, based on 953 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 173 job openings.
Explore 953 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.