Conservation Biologist I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000062
- Class code
- 32000062
- Pay group
- NC14
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Conservation Biologist I is $52,592 to $92,036 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000062.
- 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 12/2022.
What the state says the job is
This is professional work in wildlife (aquatic, marine, and terrestrial) culture, fisheries management, habitat management, forestry, field and laboratory research, disease management, wildlife management, commercial or recreational fishing industry enhancement, and access (such as gameland or waterway access) management. Work addresses the health, stability, restoration, and control of populations of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife and their habitats. Employees participate in a variety of major, well-defined programs or research projects. Work in this classification may involve the collection, analysis, and evaluation of biological and habitat data within a specified geographical area of the state.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of biological principles and management practices as applied to marine or estuarine biology, and wildlife or fisheries management. Considerable knowledge of taxonomic identification procedures, field and laboratory techniques, and the operation of sampling and laboratory equipment. Knowledge of applicable federal and state fisheries and wildlife laws as well as US Coast Guard rules and regulations and knowledge of biological statistics, scientific principles, sampling techniques, GIS technology, and computerized data analyses. Knowledge of the types, habitats, and behavior of a variety of wildlife (aquatic, marine, and terrestrial) species and knowledge of wildlife (aq ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions require coursework in forestry. <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
Conservation Biologist I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2,457 | $3,571 | $63,891 to $92,852 |
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.