NC · High Point · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in High Point, NC

Occupational Therapists in the High Point area earn a median of $46.20 per hour, about $96,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.90 and $51.15. That ranks 161st of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 114th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in High Point. Tell us your role and we email current openings near High Point.

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Occupational Therapist pay in High Point, NC

The metro median is 2% above the North Carolina statewide median of $45.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 290 occupational therapists employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.07$68,79030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.90$78,83020% below U.S. median
Median$46.20$96,1002% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.15$106,3908% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.98$112,28014% above U.S. median

How High Point ranks

  • 161st of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 114th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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.

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What your pay buys in High Point

  • Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.20 median hour buys what $49.75 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 High Point paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,663
  • Per year: $83,160
  • Per month: $6,930

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greensboro-High Point metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in High Point

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in High Point

CMS lists 1 hospital in High Point, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
High Point Regional Health System
High Point, NC
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Greensboro, NC12 mi$46.20/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC17 mi$45.77/hr255,769
Burlington, NC30 mi$40.56/hr61,365
Kannapolis, NC51 mi$48.96/hr60,521
Chapel Hill, NC53 mi$39.45/hr64,028
Mooresville, NC55 mi$48.96/hr52,884

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.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in High Point

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Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in High Point, NC?

Occupational Therapists in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $46.20 per hour, about $96,100 a year. The middle half earn between $37.90 and $51.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is High Point a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

Greensboro-High Point ranks 114th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in High Point?

CMS lists 1 hospital in High Point, led by High Point Regional Health System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in High Point 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 High Point?

The federal per diem benchmark in High Point is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in High Point?

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Your OT pay reportHigh Point, 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

  1. Occupational Therapist / PRNPer diem
    $53.00–$58.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Raleigh, NC · posted today
  2. Occupational Therapist / PRNPer diem
    $53.00–$58.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Rocky Mount, NC · posted today

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