Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$47.13/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Raleigh, NC is $47.13 per hour. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.48.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages

$47.13/hour

Raleigh, NC

12% lower than the US average.

$50.48/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$53.01/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, South Carolina

$59/hour

This is 20% higher than the Raleigh average of $47.13.

Savannah, Georgia

$54/hour

This is 12% higher than the Raleigh average of $47.13.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$68/hour

This is 31% higher than the Raleigh average of $47.13.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Only Gastonia, North Carolina reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $41 per hour. Gastonia, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Gastonia, North Carolina pays 14% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gastonia, North Carolina	$41	$48

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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