Architect II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001158
- Class code
- 32001158
- Pay group
- NC19
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Architect II is $67,122 to $117,465 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001158.
- 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 architectural work with responsibility for the design and/or plan review and project management of a wide range of the largest and most complex capital improvement renovation or new construction projects. The primary emphasis of this class is in the programming and design phase of a project although duties and responsibilities may also include construction management and contract administration. Employees are responsible for coordinating, scheduling, estimating and managing the complete design package including designing and reviewing designs, and contracting out or coordinating the review of the structural, environmental, mechanical, and electrical engineering portions of the design. Employees conduct needs assessments, project feasibility studies, programming, master planning, and prepare initial cost estimates and project justification statements.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of architecture and design. Thorough knowledge of materials, construction techniques, codes and standards, soils, project management, and of the laws and ordinances pertaining to the design, construction and renovation of buildings and other facilities. Ability to architecturally design and/or review the designs of outside consultants and to read and interpret all associated plans, codes and specifications. Ability to conceive design solutions, to estimate costs, schedule and coordinate projects, and to technically direct others and review and evaluate their work. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and t ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
Special requirements
Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture. <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
Architect II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $7,709 | $11,387 | $92,508 to $136,644 |
| Hawaii | $5,107 | $7,278 | $61,284 to $87,336 |
| Oklahoma | $40,829 | $178,547 | $40,829 to $178,547 |
| South Carolina | $81,192 | $146,166 | $81,192 to $146,166 |
| Texas | $61,184 | $99,658 | $61,184 to $99,658 |
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.