Average salary
$75,000 - $85,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $85,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$54K
25th percentile$68K
Median$75K
75th percentile$85K
90th percentile$98K
50% of professionals earn between $68,038 - $85,000 NZD
The median salary is $75,000
Top cities
Auckland59 job openings
Wellington47 job openings
New Plymouth25 job openings
Palmerston North22 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 75,000 - NZD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 80,000 per year, based on 501 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 59 job openings.
Explore 501 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.