Archaeologist I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000696
- Class code
- 32000696
- Pay group
- NC09
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Archaeologist I is $41,206 to $72,113 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000696.
- 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 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
Archaeologist I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per 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.