Average salary
$72,500 - $84,550
Median salary
$72,500 - $84,550
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$55K
25th percentile$69K
Median$73K
75th percentile$85K
90th percentile$97K
50% of professionals earn between $68,520 - $84,550 NZD
The median salary is $72,500
Top cities
Auckland73 job openings
Wellington43 job openings
New Plymouth26 job openings
Christchurch22 job openings
Related professions
NZD 77,695 - 90,000+7%
NZD 77,137 - 88,431+5%
NZD 46,500 - 48,500-40%
NZD 70,841 - 80,827-3%
NZD 100,000 - 101,627+28%
NZD 16,667 - 19,470-77%
NZD 111,000 - 190,000+92%
NZD 82,856 - 90,000+10%
NZD 60,000 - 68,092-18%
NZD 36,600 - 52,600-43%
The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 72,500 - NZD 84,550 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 78,525 per year, based on 525 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Palmerston North. Auckland leads with 73 job openings.
Explore 525 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.