Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Occupational Therapy Assistants in North Carolina make a median of $70,940 a year, or about $34.11 an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $71K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in North Carolina
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $75K | +6% | 480 |
| Asheville | $73K | +3% | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $73K | +3% | 180 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $72K | +2% | 30 |
| Wilmington | $72K | +2% | 120 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $71K | -0% | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $71K | -0% | 80 |
| Greenville | $67K | -5% | 70 |
| Fayetteville | $67K | -5% | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $65K | -8% | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $64K | -10% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $70,940 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,780, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $80,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,592/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 28% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in North Carolina?
North Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $76,559 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapy assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.