Occupational Therapist Salary in Canada
$72,455
per year
per month
$6,040
per month
per year
Occupational Therapist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist is $72,455 per year ($6,040 per month), which is $6,684 (+10%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
An Occupational Therapist (OT) can expect an average starting salary of $54,103. The highest salaries can exceed $90,396.
An Occupational Therapist (OT) can expect an average starting salary of $54,103. The highest salaries can exceed $90,396.
$54,103
Low
$72,455
Average
$90,396
High
$4,510
Low
$6,040
Average
$7,530
High
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Occupational Therapist Salary Range
Among OTs in Canada, early career OTs tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals or Child Occupational Therapists enjoy the highest salaries.
Occupational Therapist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Occupational Therapist | $75K/year | +4% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) | $50K/year | -31% |
Occupational Therapist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Occupational Therapist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $58,190 gross per year. A mid career Occupational Therapist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $71,150, while a Senior Occupational Therapist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $78,400. OTs with more than 20 years of experience earn $82,130 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Occupational Therapist
| Late Career | ▲ +13% |
| Senior | ▲ +8% |
| Average Salary | $72,455/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
79%
79%
Male
21%
21%
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