Average salary
$76,583 - $88,750
Median salary
$76,583 - $88,750
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$45K
25th percentile$56K
Median$77K
75th percentile$89K
90th percentile$102K
50% of professionals earn between $56,272 - $88,750 NZD
The median salary is $76,583
Top cities
Auckland65 job openings
Wellington49 job openings
New Plymouth28 job openings
Palmerston North21 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 76,583 - NZD 88,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 82,667 per year, based on 504 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Christchurch. Auckland leads with 65 job openings.
Explore 504 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.