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Archaeologist I pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000696

$41,206 to $72,113 per year$41,206$72,113MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $56,660 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000696
Pay group
NC09
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

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 engages in the identification, inventory, evaluation, and management of prehistoric and historic archaeological sites located both on land and in underwater settings throughout the state, as well as the curation of data and artifacts associated with these sites. Positions are assigned environmental review assessments and prepare cultural resource planning documents. Assignments may also include field, library, and laboratory projects that involve the identification, evaluation, and excavation of archaeological sites and subsequent conservation, analysis, and publication activities. Positions assist in the design and implementation of outreach activities for land managers and the public which explain the importance of archaeological resources and provide information about best management practices.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Basic knowledge of records management standards and techniques Basic knowledge of the techniques involved in the inventory, identification, labeling, and classification or prehistoric artifacts and their attendant records Ability to create and maintain records, spreadsheets, and databases Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form

Minimum qualifications

Master's degree in North American archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of archaeological experience; or bachelor's degree in North American archaeology, anthropology, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four 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

Disability Determination Specialist I $41,206 to $72,113Human Services Provider Prog Coord II $41,206 to $72,113Vision Rehabilitation Specialist $41,206 to $72,113Housekeeping Supervisor III $41,206 to $72,113Historic Preservation/Restora Spec $41,206 to $72,113Historic Site Manager II $41,206 to $72,113Historic Site Specialist $41,206 to $72,113Museum Curator Supervisor $41,206 to $72,113

Archaeologist I in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
Maryland$52,354$82,572$52,354 to $82,572
South Carolina$40,086$68,136$40,086 to $68,136

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.

All North Carolina classifications