- Open jobs
- 12
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $45.12/hour
- Pay range
- $33.65 – $61.73/hour
- Median wage in North Carolina (BLS)
- $44.68/hour
Occupational Therapist - Acute Inpatient
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Rehab | OT
Hospital | OT
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - OT
Occupational Therapist | Full-Time | Clinic
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist - OT
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist pay in North Carolina
The median wage for Occupational Therapist jobs in North Carolina is $44.68 per hour ($92,934 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $45.12/hour, from $33.65 to $61.73. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from North Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapist jobs in North Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 6 | $45.10/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 2 | — |
| Care Team Solutions | 2 | $42.61/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 2 | $46.01/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapist jobs
High Point (2), Roanoke Rapids (2), Pembroke (1), Asheville (1), Cary (1), Goldsboro (1), Morganton (1), Fayetteville (1), Lexington (1), Ahoskie (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapist make in North Carolina?
The median wage for Occupational Therapist jobs in North Carolina is $44.68 per hour (about $92,934 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $45.12 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapist jobs are open in North Carolina?
12 Occupational Therapist jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from North Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.