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Economist II pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000904

$70,627 to $137,724 per year$70,627$137,724MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $104,176 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000904
Pay group
NC21
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 06/2018.

What the state says the job is

This work involves the application of advanced economic theory and econometrics to the gathering, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of technically complex economic data. Employees are assigned complex economic projects and problems which require the application of doctoral level price theory and econometrics. Work assignments may include responsibility for all aspects of a project from definition and design to interpretation and reporting of findings. Work may be distinguished from lower levels by in-depth specialized and technically complex analysis as in regulatory agencies, or broad, diversified studies requiring specialized ability in many economic areas such as would be found in agencies involved in statewide planning.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of economic research Thorough knowledge of sources of economic and statistical information and means of utilizing these sources Thorough knowledge of econometrics and price theory Working knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment Ability to orally present studies under critical review by experts Ability to determine data sources and conduct complex primary data gathering studies Ability to design and conduct a complex economic study from a problem statement and general

Minimum qualifications

Master's degree in economics and at least an additional twelve credit hours of coursework in economics at the doctoral level, including price theory and econometrics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in theoretical economics or statistical analysis work; 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

Division of State Historic Sites Director $70,627 to $137,724Maintenance/Construction Manager II $70,627 to $137,724Transportation Program Deputy Director $70,627 to $137,724Transportation Program Section Chief $70,627 to $137,724Social Research Manager II $70,627 to $137,724DMV Deputy Director $70,627 to $137,724Program Manager II $70,627 to $137,724Emergency Management Director $70,627 to $137,724

Economist II in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
Colorado$4,906$7,849$58,872 to $94,188
Massachusetts$2,831$4,092$73,616 to $106,402
Nevada$67,296$100,099$67,296 to $100,099
Texas$54,278$87,046$54,278 to $87,046

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