NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1122

Occupational Therapists Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $94,580 -4% below national average (national: $98,340)
$91,970Mean Annual
$45Median Hourly
4,910Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$94,580
$64,310
10th pct.
$119,010
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$64,310$30.92
25th percentile$77,780$37.40
50th percentile (median)$94,580$45.47
75th percentile$104,780$50.38
90th percentile (top earners)$119,010$57.22
Mean (average)$91,970$44.22

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $94,580
California $119,470 +26%
Oregon $106,840 +13%
Nevada $104,770 +11%
Colorado $103,970 +10%
Oklahoma $103,510 +9%
New Jersey $103,340 +9%
Washington $102,360 +8%
Arizona $102,220 +8%

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Related Occupations in North Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Web Developers $94,070 1,860
Financial Examiners $93,900 2,690
Education Administrators, All Other $93,790 1,440
Civil Engineers $93,590 12,670
Computer Programmers $95,770 3,880
Physical Therapists $96,670 7,350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in North Carolina?

The mean occupational therapists salary in North Carolina is $91,970 per year. The median (middle) salary is $94,580 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Occupational Therapists in North Carolina?

Entry-level occupational therapistss (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $64,310 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $77,780 per year.

What is the highest Occupational Therapists salary in North Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $119,010 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $104,780 per year.

How does the North Carolina Occupational Therapists salary compare to the national average?

The median occupational therapists salary in North Carolina is $94,580, which is -4% below national average of $98,340.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes