Occupational Therapists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $92,770 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.60
10th percentile $66,350
90th percentile $117,910
Employed locally 890
National median $98,340

Compare Occupational Therapists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Raleigh, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Occupational Therapists
in
Raleigh, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,350
    25th
    $73,800
    50th (median)
    $92,770
    75th
    $106,580
    90th
    $117,910

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 97% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050
    Grand Junction, CO $103,520
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $101,840
    Florence, SC $101,000
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $100,690

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Raleigh, NC is $44.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.28 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Raleigh, NC is 5.7% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Raleigh?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,350 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,800.