Average salary
$85,000 - $97,612
Median salary
$85,000 - $97,612
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$59K
25th percentile$74K
Median$85K
75th percentile$98K
90th percentile$112K
50% of professionals earn between $73,831 - $97,612 NZD
The median salary is $85,000
Top cities
Auckland171 job openings
Wellington141 job openings
Christchurch81 job openings
New Plymouth57 job openings
Whangarei43 job openings
Hamilton37 job openings
Tauranga35 job openings
Palmerston North26 job openings
Porirua25 job openings
Nelson20 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 85,000 - NZD 97,612 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 91,306 per year, based on 1,012 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 171 job openings.
Explore 1,012 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.