Economist I pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000903

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code: 32000903
Pay group: NC20
Pay unit: Year
State: North Carolina

The State of North Carolina published pay range for Economist I is $70,478 to $123,336 per year.
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000903.
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 work involves the application of professional economics knowledge and statistical techniques to the gathering, analysis, and reporting of economic data. Employees are assigned less complex economic projects or problems, or are assigned segments of an overall larger and more complex project. Work assignments are characterized by defined objectives and specific guidelines but require an overall understanding of project design and purpose. Employees use professional judgment in the location and collection of data, selection of statistical formula, interpretation of findings, and design of report format.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of economic and social research, and statistical analysis. Considerable knowledge of sources of economic and statistical information and means of utilizing these sources. Working knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment. Ability to determine sources and methods of gathering and compiling research data. Ability to present technical reports and summaries in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form. Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.

Minimum qualifications

Master's degree in economics, business administration or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; 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

Maintenance/Construction Manager I $70,478 to $123,336 Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr II $70,478 to $123,336 Human Services Planning Supervisor II $70,478 to $123,336 Transportation Program Manager $70,478 to $123,336 Insurance Consumer Analyst Director $70,478 to $123,336 Program Manager I $70,478 to $123,336 Emergency Management Asst Director $70,478 to $123,336 Meat & Poultry Insp Director $70,478 to $123,336

Economist I in other states

State	Minimum	Maximum	Per year at full time
Colorado	$4,238	$6,781	$50,856 to $81,372
Massachusetts	$2,573	$3,703	$66,890 to $96,266
Nevada	$59,257	$87,571	$59,257 to $87,571
Texas	$48,244	$76,028	$48,244 to $76,028

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