Engineering Technician III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001180
- Class code
- 32001180
- Pay group
- NC11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Engineering Technician III is $45,431 to $79,504 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001180.
- 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 advanced level technical engineering work supporting 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 functioning in a full supervisory role for direct reports including performing/supervising several administrative functions or supervision of a separate function of considerable complexity.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough expertise and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in the technical specialty area; ability to serve as technical expert while independently accomplishing assigned task. Thorough knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations for specific program area, to ensure compliance and provide guidance/interpretation. Thorough knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and/or software. Ability to independently conduct complex inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Ability to perform the most complex technical work in either a specific materials area or perform a wide range of sampling, testing and inspection dutie ...
Minimum qualifications
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; 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 III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $42,562 | $88,982 | $42,562 to $88,982 |
| Illinois | $66,864 | $100,464 | $66,864 to $100,464 |
| Maine | $21.61 | $30.18 | $44,949 to $62,774 |
| Nevada | $53,244 | $78,154 | $53,244 to $78,154 |
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
| Texas | $42,976 | $64,469 | $42,976 to $64,469 |
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.