How much does an occupational therapist make in North Carolina?
$92,940a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in North Carolina. That is $44.68 an hour or $7,745 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.68
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,230Median: $92,940Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 25th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| Median | $92,940 | $44.68 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.39 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.88 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $101,400 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $100,800 |
| Hickory, NC | $100,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $98,450 |
| Greensboro, NC | $96,820 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $93,780 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $86,870 |
| Wilmington, NC | $86,420 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $85,540 |
| Raleigh, NC | $84,080 |
| Asheville, NC | $83,660 |
| Durham, NC | $83,160 |
| Burlington, NC | $82,640 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $81,450 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $81,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 39. Nebraska | $93,740 |
| 40. Vermont | $93,340 |
| 41. Minnesota | $93,050 |
| 42. North Carolina | $92,940 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $92,390 |
| 44. Iowa | $89,910 |
| 45. Michigan | $89,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $44.68 ($92,940 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $92,940 against $100,300 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for occupational therapist pay?
North Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays occupational therapists the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $101,400 a year.
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.