Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,085/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in North Carolina is $2,085 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,272.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 195 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$2,085/week

North Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$2,272/week

United States

Average Travel Occupational Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Cherokee, North Carolina pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,000 per week, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($2,458) and Cary, North Carolina ($2,350). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,085 per week — Cherokee, North Carolina pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cherokee, North Carolina$3,000$3,000
Morganton, North Carolina$2,458$2,627
Cary, North Carolina$2,350$2,350
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,339$2,478
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Tennessee pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,142 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,096) and Kentucky ($2,092). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,733. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,085 per week — Tennessee pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tennessee$2,142$2,404
Virginia$2,096$2,733
Kentucky$2,092$2,550
Maryland$2,049$2,700
Delaware$2,034$2,502
Pennsylvania$2,034$2,572
South Carolina$1,991$2,540
West Virginia$1,984$2,326
New Jersey$1,953$2,700
District of Columbia$1,906$2,204
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in North Carolina?

AB Staffing Solutions pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $3,000 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,577) and LeaderStat ($2,364). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,085 per week — AB Staffing Solutions pays 44% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AB Staffing Solutions$3,000$3,000
Voca Healthcare$2,577$2,577
LeaderStat$2,364$2,364
Prime HealthCare Staffing$2,343$2,419
Trustaff Allied$2,341$2,470
ALOIS Healthcare$2,336$2,336
The Good Life MedStaff$2,332$2,462
Towne U.S. LLC$2,326$2,326
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,309$2,327
Critical Connection, inc$2,288$2,627

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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