Health professionals vs Occupational therapists Salary (2025)

How do Health professionals and Occupational therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Health professionals earns £3,470 more per year (9% higher)

Health professionals

£41,718
per year
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHealth professionalsOccupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£41,718£38,248+£3,470
Mean Annual£46,419£38,102+£8,317
Monthly£3,477£3,187+£290
Weekly£802£736+£66
Hourly£20.06£18.39+£1.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHealth professionalsOccupational therapists
10th (Entry)£19,390£23,638
25th£30,927£29,972
50th (Median)£41,718£38,248
75th£54,236£45,637
90th (Senior)£73,068£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Health professionals or a Occupational therapists?
A Health professionals earns more. The median salary for a Health professionals is £41,718, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £3,470 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Health professionals and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £3,470 per year. Health professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Health professionals or a Occupational therapists?
From a salary perspective, Health professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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