How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in North Carolina?
$69,390a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in North Carolina. That is $33.36 an hour or $5,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.36
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,130Median: $69,390Highest 10%: $83,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| 25th | $62,110 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $69,390 | $33.36 | |
| 75th | $76,420 | $36.74 | |
| 90th | $83,360 | $40.08 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $75,620 |
| Greensboro, NC | $74,290 |
| Asheville, NC | $72,840 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,780 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $70,150 |
| Durham, NC | $66,230 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,730 |
| Greenville, NC | $64,680 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $64,010 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,440 |
| Hickory, NC | $63,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 19. Hawaii | $72,710 |
| 20. Florida | $71,630 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $71,590 |
| 22. North Carolina | $69,390 |
| 23. New York | $68,530 |
| 24. New Hampshire | $67,790 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $66,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $33.36 ($69,390 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $69,390 against $72,300 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $75,620 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.