Archaeological Technician pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000695
- Class code
- 32000695
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Archaeological Technician is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000695.
- 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 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is a technical position that will support the daily activities of the Office of State Archaeology. Duties include the entry and retrieval of digital artifact collection and site file information, fulfilling research requests, and maintaining OSA's archaeological site file and environmental review and artifact collection databases. Work may also involve the maintenance and repair of specialized archaeology equipment and related duties as needed. Positions in this class perform inventory, identification, classification, labeling, and curation of artifact collections and participate in giving laboratory tours, developing collection exhibitions and similar activities intended to share the archaeology of North Carolina with the public and other interested groups.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERSRI ArcGIS Basic knowledge of records management standards and techniques Basic knowledge of the techniques involved in the inventory, identification, labeling, and classification of prehistoric and historic artifacts and their attendant records Ability to create and maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and databases Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in North American archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution; and two years of archaeological experience; 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
Archaeological Technician in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $41,506 | $61,927 | $41,506 to $61,927 |
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.