Apiary Inspector pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000927
- Class code
- 32000927
- Pay group
- NC06
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Apiary Inspector is $35,596 to $62,294 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000927.
- 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
Work in this class involves inspection, regulatory, and service work in the State's Apiary Inspection Program. Employees inspect apiaries to detect diseases and assure that only disease free bees and equipment are allowed to be moved within the state or shipped out of the state. Honey processing and packing facilities are inspected to determine that honey is processed under sanitary conditions, is free of adulterants, and properly labeled. Technical expertise is required in the diagnosis of diseases and recommendations for control measures. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Apiary Inspection Supervisor. Work may include other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines pertaining to bees and beekeeping; and considerable knowledge of bee pests and diseases. Ability to identify bee pests and diagnose bee diseases and to prescribe treatment and control measures; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with beekeepers and the general public; Ability to interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to work independently; and the ability to complete required forms, reports, and records.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma supplemented by college-level coursework in biology, ecology, social insect behavior, or microbiology and three years of experience in beekeeping; 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.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Apiary Inspector in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $45,924 | $58,596 | $45,924 to $58,596 |
| Iowa | $40,019 | $58,469 | $40,019 to $58,469 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,506 | $61,927 | $41,506 to $61,927 |
| Tennessee | $4,057 | $6,099 | $48,684 to $73,188 |
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.