How much does an occupational therapist make in Charlotte?
$98,450a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $47.33 an hour or $8,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,710Median: $98,450Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,710 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $81,030 | $38.96 | |
| Median | $98,450 | $47.33 | |
| 75th | $109,000 | $52.38 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.22 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Greenville, NC | $101,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $100,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,400 |
| Greensboro, NC | $96,820 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $93,780 |
| Wilmington, NC | $86,420 |
| Raleigh, NC | $84,080 |
| Asheville, NC | $83,660 |
| Durham, NC | $83,160 |
| Burlington, NC | $82,640 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $81,450 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $81,240 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $47.33 ($98,450 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $98,450 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $92,940, so Charlotte pays 6% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for occupational therapist pay?
175 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.