Average salary
$90,112 - $98,806
Median salary
$90,112 - $98,806
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$90K
75th percentile$99K
90th percentile$114K
50% of professionals earn between $79,521 - $98,806 NZD
The median salary is $90,112
Top cities
Auckland175 job openings
Wellington137 job openings
Christchurch81 job openings
New Plymouth55 job openings
Whangarei44 job openings
Hamilton36 job openings
Tauranga34 job openings
Palmerston North29 job openings
Porirua24 job openings
Nelson20 job openings
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The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 90,112 - NZD 98,806 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 94,459 per year, based on 1,000 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 175 job openings.
Explore 1,000 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.