Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,430 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Raleigh earn between $63,450 and $83,050.
- $57K10th
- $63K25th
- $76KMedian
- $83K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,360 | $6,197 | $35.75 |
| Median | $75,620 | $6,302 | $36.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,450 | $5,288 | $30.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,050 | $6,921 | $39.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Raleigh earn 7% more than the North Carolina average ($69,270) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $74,360 | $75,620 | $57,020 | $101,430 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $69,270 | $69,390 | $55,130 | $83,360 | 1,590 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $74,360, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $58,684 a year, or $4,890 a month and $2,257 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $74,360 buys what about $75,756 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$74,360
- Greensboro$71,890
- Winston-Salem$71,180
- Charlotte$70,690
- Asheville$68,960
- Durham$68,460
- Greenville$68,380
- Wilmington$68,020
- Fayetteville$66,500
- Hickory$65,430
All Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Raleigh?
$35.75 an hour on average, and $36.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $58,684 a year ($4,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,360.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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