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Occupational therapist salary in Canada
NOC 31203 · Occupational therapists
Median occupational therapist pay in Canada is $46/hr, with most earning between $36.17/hr and $55/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$46/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$36.17/hr
per hour
High
$55/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$95,680
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Occupational therapist salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | — | $52.13/hr | — | $108,430 |
| British Columbia | $30/hr | $50/hr | $66.91/hr | $104,000 |
| Alberta | $39/hr | $48.08/hr | $52.25/hr | $100,006 |
| Quebec | $37/hr | $46/hr | $55/hr | $95,680 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $37.60/hr | $45.70/hr | $51.39/hr | $95,056 |
| New Brunswick | $38/hr | $45/hr | $50/hr | $93,600 |
| Ontario | $33.33/hr | $45/hr | $55.90/hr | $93,600 |
| Saskatchewan | $32/hr | $45/hr | $50/hr | $93,600 |
| Nova Scotia | $33.28/hr | $42.80/hr | $49.74/hr | $89,024 |
| Manitoba | $38/hr | $39.90/hr | $48.08/hr | $82,992 |
| Prince Edward Island | $36/hr | $39.46/hr | $47.56/hr | $82,077 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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