Occupational Therapist Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median occupational therapist in the Raleigh area earns $84,080 a year ($40.42 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and 10% below the North Carolina median ($92,940). Half of the 680 occupational therapists there earn between $74,910 and $106,650.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,770 | $62,230 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $74,910 | $77,510 | $82,510 |
| Median | $84,080 | $92,940 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $106,650 | $104,820 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $121,210 | $118,300 | $131,950 |
| Average | $90,850 | $91,360 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 680 | 4,490 | 162,450 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Charlotte, NC: $98,450
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.