Occupational Therapists, Durham
$83,160
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. Middle half of wages roughly $81,860 to $103,950.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −17.1%
- US median
- $100,330
- Metro RPP
- 97.6
- Middle half
- $81,860 to $103,950
- OEWS employment
- 390
- SOC
- 29-1122
Occupational Therapists in Durham pay a median $83,160 (May 2025), 17.1% below the US median of $100,330. At local prices (RPP 97.6), that median buys about what $85,205 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$83,160 in Durham buys about what $85,205 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 98.9 vs all-items 97.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Occupational Therapists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $83,160 | $81,860 to $103,950 | 97.6 |
| Charlotte | $98,450 | $81,030 to $108,960 | 97.3 |
| San Francisco | $136,770 | $123,550 to $155,030 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $108,350 | $94,860 to $127,460 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Occupational Therapists in Durham?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is $83,160.
- How does Durham pay compare to the US median for Occupational Therapists?
- Local median pay is 17.1% below the national OEWS median of $100,330.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Durham is 97.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $83,160 has about the same purchasing power as $85,205 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.