Occupational Therapy Assistant pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000638
- Class code
- 32000638
- Pay group
- MH12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Occupational Therapy Assistant is $52,848 to $79,272 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000638.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class assist occupational therapists in the carrying out one to one (1:1) and group treatments, assist with evaluation of patients, documentation and implementation of a broad variety of occupational therapy programs and treatments in State hospitals, centers, and local agencies under direction and supervision of a Licensed, Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) according to physician's orders. Employees assist occupational therapists in the assessment, planning and conducting of treatment programs and activities for a variety of patients.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities and their proper application. Basic knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, physical and mental conditions of patients. Working knowledge in Psychiatric diagnosis and working knowledge of cognitive behavior model and sensory modulation/integration models. Skill in general craft techniques for enhancement of physical and psychiatric functioning and skill in activity analysis, activity modification, and one-to-one activity selection/implementation. Skill in psychosocial group treatment planning, and implementation and skill in assisting with evaluations, treatment planning and treatment imple ...
Minimum qualifications
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of North Carolina and two years of related experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Occupational Therapy Assistant in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3,487 | $4,364 | $41,844 to $52,368 |
| Iowa | $41,933 | $61,381 | $41,933 to $61,381 |
| Kentucky | $3,673 | $5,877 | $44,074 to $70,518 |
| Missouri | $34,992 | $61,944 | $34,992 to $61,944 |
| New Jersey | $52,696 | $76,518 | $52,696 to $76,518 |
| New Mexico | $24.88 | $37.32 | $51,750 to $77,626 |
| New York | $53,764 | $68,630 | $53,764 to $68,630 |
| Ohio | $24.88 | $31.47 | $51,750 to $65,458 |
| South Carolina | $46,818 | $79,560 | $46,818 to $79,560 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.