Forester III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000088
- Class code
- 32000088
- Pay group
- NC13
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Forester III is $50,088 to $87,654 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000088.
- 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 professional work specializing in a primary program area but may be required to work across a broad range of program areas as needed. Employees report to a professional forestry supervisor and are usually assigned a statewide program area. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary. May involve research and development in North Carolina Forest Service programs having a statewide impact. Provides technical supervision and program oversight to Forestry Technicians and Foresters I and II. Work is further distinguished from that recognized in the Forester II by a significant level of responsibility and accountability to include more technical program complexity, more technical oversight, and more work planning, training, and implementation, each over a larger or more complex geographical or program area.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of forestry as they apply to the specific assigned program area 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 and three years of related professional Forestry experience; or Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and three years of related professional post registration Forestry experience; 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 one year 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 III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $9,897 | $12,843 | $118,764 to $154,116 |
| Hawaii | $5,107 | $7,278 | $61,284 to $87,336 |
| Massachusetts | $3,118 | $4,564 | $81,059 to $118,661 |
| Nevada | $64,415 | $95,630 | $64,415 to $95,630 |
| Oklahoma | $33,440 | $140,961 | $33,440 to $140,961 |
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.