Average salary
$83,200 - $97,612
Median salary
$83,200 - $97,612
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$55K
25th percentile$69K
Median$83K
75th percentile$98K
90th percentile$112K
50% of professionals earn between $69,002 - $97,612 NZD
The median salary is $83,200
Top cities
Auckland173 job openings
Wellington133 job openings
Christchurch71 job openings
New Plymouth44 job openings
Whangarei42 job openings
Hamilton32 job openings
Porirua26 job openings
Tauranga26 job openings
Nelson25 job openings
Palmerston North25 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 83,200 - NZD 97,612 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 90,406 per year, based on 951 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 951 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.