Engineering Technician I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001178
- Class code
- 32001178
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Engineering Technician I is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001178.
- 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 entry level technical engineering work supporting higher level technicians and engineers. Positions in this classification perform technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, surveys, and/or program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include: inspection for compliance and/or code; collection and analysis of field data; testing of materials; review, modification and/or design of plans; analysis of engineering related data, products, and/or functions. Work may include a leadership role.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in the technical specialty area under direct supervision. Basic knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. Basic knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software. Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications that may be subject to review. Ability to maintain standard records; ability to report needs and/or concerns. Ability to serve as survey crew member, assist with operating and maintaining equipment, staking out limits, checking alignment and grade; ability to stake and plot parameters. Abi ...
Minimum qualifications
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline 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
Engineering Technician I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $34,760 | $47,137 | $34,760 to $47,137 |
| Illinois | $48,408 | $62,772 | $48,408 to $62,772 |
| Nevada | $43,493 | $62,974 | $43,493 to $62,974 |
| Texas | $35,439 | $52,388 | $35,439 to $52,388 |
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.