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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.

224+ positions available

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.

Duke logo

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - PRN

Duke

Lifepoint Health logo

Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute

Lifepoint Health

Kinetic Pediatric Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist

Kinetic Pediatric Therapy

Carolina Therapy Services logo

OT/Occupational Therapist-Murphy, NC

Carolina Therapy Services

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist - Bedside, Carolinas Medical Center, Full-Time

American Addiction Centers

LEARNING SERVICES logo

Occupational Therapist-Neuro-PRN

LEARNING SERVICES

CAROLINA THERAPY CONNECTION logo

Occupational Therapist

CAROLINA THERAPY CONNECTION

No Weekends
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health Union - FT Days

American Addiction Centers

Occupational TherapistMonroe, NC
38.2-$57.3 per hour
4d ago
No CallNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

Child & Family Development logo

Pediatric Occupational Therapist | No Nights or Weekends | New Grads Welcome

Child & Family DevelopmentGreat Workplace

Occupational TherapistCharlotte, NC
up to $87,000
30+ days ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

Interim HealthCare - Charlotte, NC logo

- Occupational Therapist (OT) - Work-Life Balance

Interim HealthCare - Charlotte, NC

No CallNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Occupational Therapy

Carolina Therapy Services logo

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant- Rockingham, NC

Carolina Therapy Services

No Weekends
Top 10%

in Occupational Therapy

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist, PRN, Inpatient

American Addiction Centers

Occupational TherapistWinston-Salem, NC
Pay Range: $49.00/day
30+ days ago
No CallNo Nights
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

American Addiction Centers logo

Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema

American Addiction Centers

Occupational TherapistLexington, NC
38.2-$57.3 per hour
1w ago
No CallNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Legacy Healthcare Services logo

Occupational Therapist

Legacy Healthcare Services

No Weekends
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

PT Solutions Physical Therapy logo

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

PT Solutions Physical Therapy

No Weekends
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Synchrony Rehab at Williamston House logo

Occupational Therapist

Synchrony Rehab at Williamston House

No Weekends
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Eleutheria logo

Occupational Therapist

Eleutheria

Occupational TherapistJacksonville, NC
45 - $55 per hour
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

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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 $47K to $119K, 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 6.1/10, with 25% with no on-call requirements, 65% with no weekends. 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, Eleutheria, Carolina Therapy Services, Duke, 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 $47K to $119K per year, with a median near $89K. 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. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 65% with no weekends. 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, Eleutheria, Carolina Therapy Services, Duke, 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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