Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $65,170 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $58,540
90th percentile $77,620
Employed locally 50
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,540
    25th
    $60,590
    50th (median)
    $65,170
    75th
    $73,010
    90th
    $77,620

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 108% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,000
    Asheville, NC $73,090
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $72,780
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $72,250

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,050
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,770
    Medical Assistants $39,730
    Dental Assistants $46,760
    Phlebotomists $35,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Hickory, NC is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Hickory, NC is 4.6% below the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Hickory?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $58,540 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,590.