Occupational Therapist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$92,940
$44.683/hr
vs National Average
$98,754
-5.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $118K
4K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,230 |
| 25th percentile | $77,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $92,940 |
| 75th percentile | $104,820 |
| 90th percentile | $118,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Occupational Therapist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,560 |
| 2023 | $91,100 |
| 2024 | $94,580 |
| 2025 | $92,940 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,560 | $88,771 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | $93,040 |
| 2024 | $94,580 | $95,329 |
| 2025 | $92,940 | $98,754 |