Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 286 live Occupational Therapist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $100K (75th percentile $118K), based on the 133 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 41st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are BAYADA Home Health Care (23), Center Well (16), Advocate Health (13).
286+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
286+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 133 roles pay ~$100k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN
Center WellEmployer score · SilverSalisbury, NC
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How North Carolina Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Occupational Therapist roles in North Carolina advertise $6k below the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $158k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $91k | — | 5.3/10 | 804 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $158k | +$67k | 4.6/10 | 37 |
| Alaska#2 | $118k | +$27k | 5.3/10 | 44 |
| California#3 | $116k | +$25k | 5.3/10 | 2171 |
| South Carolinaborders | $96k | +$5k | 5.3/10 | 583 |
| Virginiaborders | $96k | +$5k | 5.5/10 | 743 |
| Georgiaborders | $94k | +$4k | 5.1/10 | 786 |
| Tennesseeborders | $89k | −$1k | 5.4/10 | 478 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in north carolina. With 286+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 3.7/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in north carolina include Pruitt Health, Prava Therapy, Lifepoint Health, Advocate Health, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in north carolina, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Occupational Therapist jobs in North Carolina.
How much do occupational therapists earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of occupational therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Pruitt Health, Prava Therapy, Lifepoint Health, Advocate Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 286 occupational therapists positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
BAYADA Home Health Care23 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Center Well16 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Advocate Health13 open roles here · WLB 41/100
Pruitt Health13 open roles here · WLB 72/100Carolina Therapy Services11 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Functional Pathways11 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Ignite Medical Resorts10 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Learning Services9 open roles here · WLB 75/100