PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Hand Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab, Float
Advocate Health · Concord, NC
$49.00–$49.00/ hour
New this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Charlotte, NC
Occupational Therapists in the Charlotte area earn a median of $48.96 per hour, about $101,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.81 and $51.47. That ranks 62nd of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 100th of 327 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Charlotte and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Charlotte.
- $48.96median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $39–$51typical range per hour
- 1,220occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Charlotte
Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Hand Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab
Advocate Health · Concord, NC
$33.05–$49.60/ hour
New this week
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The metro median is 8% above the North Carolina statewide median of $45.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 1,220 occupational therapists employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.94 | $66,440 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.81 | $80,720 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.96 | $101,840 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.47 | $107,060 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.97 | $120,580 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Charlotte ranks
- 62nd of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 100th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 13 North Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Charlotte
- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.96 median hour buys what $50.29 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Charlotte paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,763
- Per year: $88,128
- Per month: $7,344
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Charlotte
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Charlotte
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charlotte, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville, NC | 14 mi | $48.96/hr | 67,087 |
| Concord, NC | 17 mi | $48.96/hr | 112,395 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 70 mi | $45.77/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 72 mi | $46.20/hr | 118,601 |
| Columbia, SC | 81 mi | $46.52/hr | 144,788 |
| Greensboro, NC | 83 mi | $46.20/hr | 307,381 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in North Carolina · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Charlotte
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Charlotte, NC?
Occupational Therapists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $48.96 per hour, about $101,840 a year. The middle half earn between $38.81 and $51.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Charlotte a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 100th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Charlotte?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Charlotte.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Charlotte as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Charlotte?
The federal per diem benchmark in Charlotte is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Charlotte?
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Your OT pay reportCharlotte, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- BrightSpring Health ServicesROCKY MOUNT, NC · 4 postings$55.50/ hr$53–$58
- AmedisysWinston Salem, NC · 2 postings$49.38/ hr$44–$56
- Advocate HealthConcord, NC · 6 postings$47.75/ hr$33–$57
- PruittHealth Therapy Services, Inc.Salisbury, NC · 2 wage offers$47.50/ hr$46–$49
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$47.75High$58
13 OT postings with published pay in North Carolina, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist / PRNPer diem$53.00–$58.00/ hour
- Occupational Therapist / PRNPer diem$53.00–$58.00/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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