Occupational Therapists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for occupational therapists is $44.68 an hour ($92,940 a year). About 4,490 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($100,330). North Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.92 | $62,230 |
| 25% of workers | $37.26 | $77,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.68 | $92,940 |
| 75% of workers | $50.40 | $104,820 |
| 90% of workers | $56.87 | $118,300 |
Occupational Therapists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $101,360 | 130 |
| Rocky Mount | $100,780 | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $100,160 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $98,450 | 1,140 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $96,820 | 270 |
| Winston-Salem | $93,780 | 260 |
| Goldsboro | $86,870 | 30 |
| Wilmington | $86,420 | 260 |
| Jacksonville | $85,540 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $84,080 | 680 |
| Asheville | $83,660 | 210 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $83,160 | 390 |
| Burlington | $82,640 | 80 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $81,450 | 50 |
| Fayetteville | $81,240 | 200 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Physicians, All Other | $260,330 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,910 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,630 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,890 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,540 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $69,390 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,760 |
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