Medical Practitioners vs Occupational therapists Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £32,472 more per year (85% higher)

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical PractitionersOccupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£70,720£38,248+£32,472
Mean Annual£80,274£38,102+£42,172
Monthly£5,893£3,187+£2,706
Weekly£1,360£736+£624
Hourly£34.00£18.39+£15.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical PractitionersOccupational therapists
10th (Entry)£37,220£23,638
25th£51,611£29,972
50th (Median)£70,720£38,248
75th£98,599£45,637
90th (Senior)£136,670£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical Practitioners or a Occupational therapists?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Medical Practitioners is £70,720, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £32,472 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical Practitioners and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £32,472 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical Practitioners or a Occupational therapists?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners 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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