Occupational Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Occupational Therapists in North Carolina earn a median of $92,940 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($100,330)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,490
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,230; the top 10% earn over $118,300. Nationally the range is $71,690 to $131,950.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Physical Therapists$99,910 median in North Carolina
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- Recreational Therapists$51,030 median in North Carolina
- Nurse Midwives$126,040 median in North Carolina
- Midwives$57,390 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86,460 median in North Carolina
Occupational Therapists pay in North Carolina
How much do occupational therapists make in North Carolina?
The median is $92,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,230 and the top 10% earn over $118,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for occupational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $100,330). Living costs are not included.