Forester I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000086
- Class code
- 32000086
- Pay group
- NC11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Forester I is $45,431 to $79,504 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000086.
- 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 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is entry level professional work across program areas, which may include forest management, fire control, pest control, or water quality. Employees report to a professional forestry supervisor and are usually assigned to a specific geographical area such as a district consisting of four to ten counties. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary. Provides technical supervision and program oversight to Forestry Technicians.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of technical forestry as they apply to forest protection and management Intermediate knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting methods as applied to forests Ability to develop and maintain good forest practices Ability to gather and present technical information effectively in oral and written form Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Physical stamina to work outdoors for long periods of time under adverse conditions
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of employment. <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
Forester I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $3,673 | $5,877 | $44,074 to $70,518 |
| Maine | $24.76 | $34.74 | $51,501 to $72,259 |
| Maryland | $55,710 | $87,867 | $55,710 to $87,867 |
| Massachusetts | $2,579 | $3,769 | $67,058 to $97,992 |
| Mississippi | $33,600 | $59,050 | $33,600 to $59,050 |
| Nevada | $52,200 | $76,609 | $52,200 to $76,609 |
| Oklahoma | $27,827 | $114,532 | $27,827 to $114,532 |
| South Carolina | $40,086 | $68,136 | $40,086 to $68,136 |
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.