Environmental Toxicologist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000079
- Class code
- 32000079
- Pay group
- NC22
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Environmental Toxicologist is $75,925 to $148,054 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000079.
- 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 expert technical work in determining the potential adverse health effects resulting from exposure to toxic and hazardous substances and to determine whether reported effects can be attributed to a particular chemical exposure. Position examines the levels of chemical and physical agents in such media as food, water, air and soil, determine the extent of exposure to the population in question, evaluate pertinent scientific literature, make recommendations on potential adverse health effects and, as necessary, assist in overall risk assessment. Work requires regular contact with other state regulatory programs that deal with toxics and assisting with the development of programs, regulations, and/or statutes to deal with toxic problems. Work is performed under general supervision and may include other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of environmental, biological, and ecological sciences and issues. Considerable knowledge of inorganic, organic and biochemistry, physics, botany, zoology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, pathology, and medicine. Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and programs pertaining to environmental control and environmental toxicology. Considerable knowledge and ability to assess environmental contamination. Ability to problem solve and synthesize environmental biological, and ecological variables, to conduct work in a multidisciplinary setting, and to make recommendations for their control. Ability to explain, interpret, and revise or develop program ...
Minimum qualifications
Doctorate in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in environmental toxicology; or an equivalent combination of training 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
Environmental Toxicologist in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $75,782 | $127,810 | $75,782 to $127,810 |
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.