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224+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina

Occupational Therapist positions in North Carolina with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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224+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina Available Now

These 101 roles pay ~$100k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Functional Pathways logo

PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Functional Pathways

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient, Atrium Health Physical Therapy Gateway, Float PRN

American Addiction Centers

Occupational TherapistConcord, NC
Pay Range: $49.00/day
3w ago
American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, Atrium Health Lincoln Rehab, PRN

American Addiction Centers

MONARCH logo

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Child Crisis, Non-Exempt

MONARCH

Occupational TherapistCharlotte, NC
26.50 per hour
30+ days ago
MONARCH logo

Occupational Therapist, Crisis & Urgent Care Services

MONARCH

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist - Burlington, NC

FOX Rehabilitation

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist, PRN, Acute

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient, Atrium Health Physical Therapy Lincolnton

American Addiction Centers

Ignite Medical Resorts logo

Occupational Therapist - FULL TIME

Ignite Medical Resorts

New
Ignite Medical Resorts logo

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Full Time

Ignite Medical Resorts

New
Results Physiotherapy logo

Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist

Results Physiotherapy

New
BAYADA Home Health Care logo

Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care

Cape Fear Valley Health logo

Occupational Therapist-LYMPHEDEMA SPECIALIST-Full-Time

Cape Fear Valley Health

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Synchrony Rehab at Somerset Court of Mocksville logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Synchrony Rehab at Somerset Court of Mocksville

WakeMed Health & Hospitals logo

Occupational Therapist, Opt 2B-STR

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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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.

Median advertised
$91k
Pay rank
#40 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #22
Open listings
575

Occupational Therapist roles in North Carolina advertise $4k below the $95k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $148k.

Occupational Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NCWLBListings
North Carolina (this page)$91k5.8/10575
District of Columbia#1$148k+$57k4.5/1018
Alaska#2$122k+$31k5.8/1031
California#3$115k+$24k5.8/101601
South Carolinaborders$101k+$10k5.7/10429
Georgiaborders$97k+$6k5.7/10539
Virginiaborders$94k+$3k6.0/10543
Tennesseeborders$93k+$2k6.0/10417

“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

North Carolina Jobs

224+ occupational therapist positions in North Carolina

Competitive Pay

Earn $70K-$95K with benefits

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New positions added daily

Occupational Therapist Jobs in North Carolina: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in north carolina. With 224+ open positions and salaries ranging from $58K to $114K, 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 American Addiction Centers, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, MONARCH, Ignite Medical Resorts, 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, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do occupational therapists earn in North Carolina?

Listed occupational therapists in North Carolina on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $58K to $114K per year, with a median near $80K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

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 American Addiction Centers, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, MONARCH, Ignite Medical Resorts, 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 224+ occupational therapists positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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