Occupational Therapists pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,300 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Asheville earn between $75,140 and $100,420.
- $65K10th
- $75K25th
- $84KMedian
- $100K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,560 | $7,213 | $41.62 |
| Median | $83,660 | $6,972 | $40.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,140 | $6,262 | $36.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,420 | $8,368 | $48.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Asheville earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($91,360) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $86,560 | $83,660 | $65,190 | $109,300 | 210 |
| 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 Asheville
On the average salary of $86,560, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $66,780 a year, or $5,565 a month and $2,568 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $86,560 buys what about $89,694 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 11th 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
- Asheville$86,560
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 Asheville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Asheville?
$41.62 an hour on average, and $40.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Asheville?
About $66,780 a year ($5,565 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,560.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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