Median pay$66,190$31.82 per hour
vs U.S.+69%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$47,490 – $76,190Top 10%: $77,980+
Jobs2501.86× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make in North Carolina?
Occupational Therapy Aides in North Carolina earned a median of $66,190 a year ($31.82 an hour) in May 2025, 69% more than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $47,490 to $76,190.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.