Average Occupational Therapist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Occupational Therapist salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Occupational Therapist Make in Mexico?

An Occupational Therapist working in Mexico will typically earn around 263,100 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 119,900 MXN to the highest average salary of 419,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
263,100 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
21,925 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
119,900 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,991 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
419,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
34,950 MXN

These are average salaries for an Occupational Therapist in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Occupational Therapist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Occupational Therapist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Occupational Therapist Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries an Occupational Therapist will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Occupational Therapist can earn between 119,900 MXN and 419,400 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Occupational Therapist in Mexico is 282,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 282,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 282,300 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Occupational Therapist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 183,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 183,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 378,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 378,300 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Occupational Therapist Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average occupational therapist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Occupational Therapist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 137,400 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Occupational Therapist salary would increase to 183,600 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, the average salary would be 271,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 330,700 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Occupational Therapist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 359,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Occupational Therapist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 389,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
137,400 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
183,600 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
271,300 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
330,700 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
359,900 MXN
20+ Years +8%
389,200 MXN

Occupational Therapist Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Occupational Therapist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 159,400 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Occupational Therapist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 308,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
159,400 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +93%
308,900 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Occupational Therapist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male occupational therapist will earn an average of 240,500 MXN, while a female occupational therapist will earn around 283,400 MXN.

This means that a male occupational therapist earns approximately 15% less than a female occupational therapist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
240,500 MXN
Female +15%
283,400 MXN

Occupational Therapist Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Occupational Therapist in Mexico is around 10% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Occupational Therapist in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Occupational Therapist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Occupational Therapist is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Occupational Therapist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Occupational Therapist in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Aromatherapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 428,400 MXN
Art Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 309,800 MXN
Assistant Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 MXN
Beauty Advisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 319,600 MXN
Beauty Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 376,800 MXN
Beauty Shop Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 221,500 MXN
Beauty Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 325,900 MXN
Beauty Supply Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 514,300 MXN
Beauty Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 MXN
Cosmetic Sales Fitness / Hair / Beauty 159,400 MXN
Cosmetologist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 267,100 MXN
Day Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 588,500 MXN
Esthetician Fitness / Hair / Beauty 138,200 MXN
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 332,100 MXN
Fitness Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 217,900 MXN
Grooming Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 498,000 MXN
Hair Replacement Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 499,300 MXN
Hair Stylist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 189,300 MXN
Health Coach Fitness / Hair / Beauty 399,900 MXN
Health Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 478,100 MXN
Manicurist and Pedicurist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 127,700 MXN
Massage Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 246,200 MXN
Masseur Fitness / Hair / Beauty 197,600 MXN
Natural Remedy Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 417,200 MXN
Naturopath and Acupuncturist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 172,200 MXN
Occupational Therapy Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 187,300 MXN
Physical Therapy Attendant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 183,600 MXN
Recreational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 245,300 MXN
Salon Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 175,900 MXN
Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 510,000 MXN
Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 590,200 MXN
Spa Supervisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 454,900 MXN
Sport and Recreation Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 571,300 MXN
Tattoo Artist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 152,100 MXN
Weight Loss Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 535,800 MXN
Yoga Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 366,200 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 472,450 MXN
Acuna 349,400 MXN
Aguascalientes 473,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 333,100 MXN
Buenavista 365,000 MXN
Campeche 364,200 MXN
Cancun 457,300 MXN
Celaya 408,000 MXN
Chalco 346,800 MXN
Chetumal 333,200 MXN
Chicoloapan 348,650 MXN
Chihuahua 474,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 348,100 MXN
Chimalhuacan 434,450 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 341,500 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 415,900 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 331,600 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 333,900 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 426,500 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 404,250 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 386,850 MXN
Ciudad Valles 312,750 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 388,550 MXN
Coacalco 398,800 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 361,100 MXN
Colima 326,400 MXN
Cordoba 310,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 444,900 MXN
Cuautla 313,850 MXN
Cuernavaca 393,150 MXN
Culiacan 466,750 MXN
Delicias 314,550 MXN
Durango 427,900 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 491,950 MXN
Ensenada 405,650 MXN
Fresnillo 293,550 MXN
General Escobedo 407,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 379,600 MXN
Guadalajara 468,350 MXN
Guadalupe 467,800 MXN
Guaymas 299,750 MXN
Hermosillo 464,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 295,150 MXN
Iguala 301,950 MXN
Irapuato 409,800 MXN
Ixtapaluca 407,550 MXN
Jiutepec 338,100 MXN
La Paz 356,100 MXN
Leon 473,050 MXN
Los Mochis 385,200 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 384,600 MXN
Manzanillo 319,750 MXN
Matamoros 428,300 MXN
Mazatlan 425,900 MXN
Merida 448,000 MXN
Metepec 353,500 MXN
Mexicali 450,000 MXN
Mexico City 509,250 MXN
Minatitlan 283,800 MXN
Monclova 358,600 MXN
Monterrey 486,400 MXN
Morelia 443,450 MXN
Naucalpan 488,000 MXN
Navojoa 286,700 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 479,550 MXN
Nogales 358,100 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 409,850 MXN
Oaxaca 362,300 MXN
Ojo de Agua 376,050 MXN
Orizaba 292,650 MXN
Pachuca 378,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 320,550 MXN
Playa del Carmen 313,000 MXN
Poza Rica 342,450 MXN
Puebla 499,800 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 356,150 MXN
Queretaro 458,300 MXN
Reynosa 442,100 MXN
Salamanca 329,550 MXN
Saltillo 463,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 352,550 MXN
San Juan del Rio 317,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 452,550 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 326,800 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 421,850 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 361,550 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 305,250 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 384,250 MXN
Tampico 382,400 MXN
Tapachula 355,550 MXN
Tehuacan 379,250 MXN
Tepic 414,300 MXN
Tijuana 476,450 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 460,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 462,200 MXN
Toluca 438,300 MXN
Tonala 415,050 MXN
Torreon 435,700 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 435,250 MXN
Uruapan 387,450 MXN
Veracruz 441,250 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 397,300 MXN
Villahermosa 417,500 MXN
Xalapa 435,600 MXN
Xico 423,150 MXN
Zacatecas 301,950 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 312,850 MXN
Zapopan 480,000 MXN

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