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Occupational therapist salary in Canada

How much does an Occupational Therapist make in Canada?

Average base salary

$55.93

The average salary for a occupational therapist is $55.93 per hour in Canada. 4k salaries reported, updated at October 29, 2026

Occupational Therapist job openings in Canada

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Admin Manager - PT/OT
The University of Northern British Columbia4out of 5 stars.
Prince George, BC
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Occupational Therapist in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AlphaBee
 
$286,000per year
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CAMBRIAN COLLEGE
 
$243,079per year
CorGTA
 
$239,200per year
The Behaviour Team
 
$223,600per year
Oakwood Academy
 
$218,400per year
Mrs. Tutor
 
$197,600per year

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Highest paying cities for Occupational Therapists near Canada

  1. Toronto, ON
    $62.29 per hour
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $62.14 per hour
  3. Surrey, BC
    $62.09 per hour
  4. London, ON
    $54.53 per hour
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $54.14 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Occupational Therapist

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist is $55.93 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Occupational Therapist salaries typically range between a low of $35.02 and a high of $89.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Occupational Therapist include Toronto, ON at $62.29 per hour, Vancouver, BC at $62.14 per hour and Surrey, BC at $62.09 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Occupational Therapist include AlphaBee ($286,000 per year) and CAMBRIAN COLLEGE ($243,079 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Occupational Therapist salary compares to related positions:

  • Occupational Therapist II: Average $49.28 per hour
  • Occupational Therapist III: Average $50.01 per hour
  • Senior Occupational Therapist: Average $48.33 per hour

How much do similar professions as Occupational Therapist get paid in Canada?

Occupational Therapist II

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Average $49.28 per hour

Occupational Therapist III

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Average $50.01 per hour

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Average $48.33 per hour