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Salary · North Carolina · BLS OEWS May 2024

Occupational Therapists Salary in North Carolina

In North Carolina, occupational therapists earn a median of $94,580 per year.

Median (North Carolina)
$94,580
Bottom 10%
$64,310
Top 10%
$119,010
Employed in North Carolina
4,910

How North Carolina compares

Refit analysis ·In North Carolina, occupational therapists earn a median of $94,580 — 4% below the national median of $98,340. Locally the range runs $64,310 to $119,010. About 4,910 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·North Carolina ranks #29 of 52 states for occupational therapists pay — roughly the 45th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $119,470) by 26%. State employment of about 4,910 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$98,340
US bottom 10%
$67,090
US top 10%
$129,830

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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