Average salary
$83,200 - $95,224
Median salary
$83,200 - $95,224
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$54K
25th percentile$68K
Median$83K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$110K
50% of professionals earn between $68,038 - $95,224 NZD
The median salary is $83,200
Top cities
Auckland174 job openings
Wellington138 job openings
Christchurch82 job openings
New Plymouth53 job openings
Whangarei43 job openings
Hamilton38 job openings
Tauranga36 job openings
Palmerston North27 job openings
Porirua26 job openings
Nelson25 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 83,200 - NZD 95,224 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 89,212 per year, based on 1,023 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 174 job openings.
Explore 1,023 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.