Agricultural Research Specialist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000042
- Class code
- 32000042
- Pay group
- NC12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Agricultural Research Specialist is $47,703 to $83,479 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000042.
- 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
This is professional work in conducting field crops, horticultural crops, soil, plants, land management, and/or animal experiments in agricultural research. Employees plan, develop, conduct and evaluate scientific research projects. Employees understand the context and implications of the research in order to apply and interpret theoretical knowledge necessary to conduct research in one or more scientific disciplines. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: project planning, experimental design, developing methodology, conducting procedures, modifying procedures as needed, data collection and analysis, laboratory management, project management, preparing publications and reports, and communication and instruction. Work may involve the training and supervision of staff. Work may include other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the scientific, experimental, and research theory applicable to the assigned program area. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of scientific research. Ability to plan, evaluate, and interpret research methods and data. Ability to supervise or oversee the work of others. Ability to perform statistical analysis and interpret data. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferably related to the assigned program area; or an equivalent combination of education and 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.