Side-by-side distribution
Occupational Therapist
$95,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 30.9%
- Live roles
- 1,034
Surgeon
$324,171
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 20.2%
- Live roles
- 124
Highest-paying jobs
Occupational Therapist for Home Health with Hiring Bonus
Occupational Therapist For Home Health Visits
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage - Homecare
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage $1,500 sign-on bonus
Pediatric Occupational Therapist $500 Bonus- Tuckahoe- EI/Preschool
Occupational Therapist- Orange County
Occupational Therapist - Greene County
Occupational Therapist- Dutchess County
Occupational Therapist - Schoharie County
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- EI/Preschool
Highest-paying jobs
Oral Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Staff Specialist | 0.5 FTE
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Mesa, AZ
Oral Surgeon Opportunity - Central New York
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Regional WA
Mohs Surgeon with Partnership-Shareholder Track
Part-time Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologist
Mohs Surgeon - Dermatologist
Mohs Surgeon with Shareholder Track
Breast Surgeon
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| LP Liquid Personnel | $97,225 | 115 |
|
Family of Kidz
|
$187,200 | 23 |
BAYADA Home Health Care
|
$113,100 | 20 |
Upstream Rehabilitation
|
$87,500 | 17 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $55,423 | 15 |
| AH Adaptive Home Health | $156,000 | 9 |
Professional Physical Therapy
|
$105,000 | 8 |
Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
|
$82,000 | 8 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$350,000 | 4 |
|
Oral Surgery Partners
|
$225,000 | 4 |
|
Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians
|
$450,000 | 3 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$300,000 | 3 |
|
Mediix
|
$569,244 | 2 |
|
Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry
|
$475,000 | 2 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $256,818 | 2 |
Bond Vet
|
$247,500 | 2 |
Surgeon salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $350,000 | 6 |
Occupational Therapist vs Surgeon: which pays more?
The median for Occupational Therapist is $95,000 per year (typically $83,336–$108,364), versus $324,171 for Surgeon ($247,500–$450,000). That puts Surgeon about 241% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Occupational Therapist and Surgeon are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.