Occupational Therapists pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,950 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Winston-Salem earn between $77,150 and $106,490.
- $65K10th
- $77K25th
- $94KMedian
- $106K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,460 | $7,705 | $44.45 |
| Median | $93,780 | $7,815 | $45.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,150 | $6,429 | $37.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,490 | $8,874 | $51.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($91,360) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $92,460 | $93,780 | $65,420 | $115,950 | 260 |
| North Carolina | $91,360 | $92,940 | $62,230 | $118,300 | 4,490 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $92,460, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $70,695 a year, or $5,891 a month and $2,719 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $92,460 buys what about $100,453 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 5th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($97,010).
- Greenville$97,010
- Hickory$96,180
- Charlotte$95,960
- Rocky Mount$93,090
- Winston-Salem$92,460
- Greensboro$91,600
- Raleigh$90,850
- Durham$90,030
- Wilmington$89,390
- Goldsboro$87,440
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$44.45 an hour on average, and $45.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $70,695 a year ($5,891 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,460.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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