Occupational Therapist - Wake County Schools
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$50 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $45.38–$52.50, across 34 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $44.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 49.7% · Stating an hourly rate 30.1%
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About the job
Wake County Schools
Starting January 2027 as maternity leave coverage, with the likelihood of the position becoming permanent
Requirements
- NC Occupational Therapist license
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
- At least one year of school OT experience strongly preferred
Kinetic offers a range of incentives to its employees:
- Generous compensation and benefits
- Long-term job stability
- Electronic medical records
- Excellent administrative support
- Diverse settings and clients
- Annual supplies stipend
- Opportunities for continuing education, growth, and advancement
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Full-Time Benefits
- Paid Holidays (10), Paid Vacation Days (10), Paid Sick Leave (48 hours)
- Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, AD&D Insurance Plans
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance (covers maternity leave*)
- AFLAC insurance available
- Retirement: 401k and/or Roth IRA; company matches and no waiting period for vesting
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education
- Mileage reimbursement and travel time between locations if applicable
- Electronic medical records
- Direct Deposit / Financial Services Package
- Exceptional career growth opportunities
- 12-month pay plan available for school employees
- Mentors for new professionals
*terms apply
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From Kinetic Pediatric Therapy's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Kinetic Pediatric Therapy hires therapists, mental health staff and allied health staff in Rocky Mount, Beaufort and other towns in North Carolina.
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