- Open jobs
- 8
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $29.24/hour
- Pay range
- $29.00 – $32.27/hour
- Median wage in North Carolina (BLS)
- $33.36/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA
VMS Sync Test-39653-COTA
VMS Sync Test-39652-COTA
VMS Sync Test-39659-COTA
VMS Sync Test-39734-COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant(OTA) / PERM / Skilled Nursing Facility
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA) / Travel / Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in North Carolina
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina is $33.36 per hour ($69,389 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $29.24/hour, from $29.00 to $32.27. 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 Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 6 | $29.24/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 2 | $29.00/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Rich Square (2), Fayetteville (2), Mount Olive (1), Cary (1), Raleigh (1), Lillington (1)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in North Carolina?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina is $33.36 per hour (about $69,389 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $29.24 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in North Carolina?
8 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 2 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.