Occupational Therapist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 5K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$94,580
$45.471/hr
vs National Average
$95,329
-0.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $119K
5K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,310 |
| 25th percentile | $77,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $94,580 |
| 75th percentile | $104,780 |
| 90th percentile | $119,010 |
Historical Salary Trend — Occupational Therapist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,560 |
| 2023 | $91,100 |
| 2024 | $94,580 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,560 | $88,771 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | $93,040 |
| 2024 | $94,580 | $95,329 |