Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Occupational Therapy Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $69,390 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,130; the top 10% earn over $83,360. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Psychiatric Aides$38,400 median in North Carolina
- Occupational Therapy Aides$66,190 median in North Carolina
- Psychiatric Technicians$40,630 median in North Carolina
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists$65,170 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67,540 median in North Carolina
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$47,080 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $69,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,130 and the top 10% earn over $83,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.