Historical Interpreter I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000709
- Class code
- 32000709
- Pay group
- NC03
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Historical Interpreter I is $31,200 to $53,812 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000709.
- 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
Work in this class involves performing a varied range of duties in the areas of interpretation and visitor services, living history/skills demonstrations, artifacts management, and site support duties which may include assisting with clerical duties, operating a sales desk, or performing semi-skilled site maintenance duties. Duties involve learning and explaining the history of the site, its historical period and the area and demonstrating historic skills. Duties may include performing a variety of routine grounds keeping and minor building and vehicle maintenance; participating in craft demonstrations, and assisting in the coordination of special events. Tours are tailored to the needs of the group in terms of age or education level, time allotted, or areas of special interests.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of state and national history. Basic knowledge of archival practices. Ability to speak effectively with a wide variety of people. Ability to adapt historical tours to age, interest level, special interests, or time constraints. Ability to learn and apply site and state office practices. Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in giving museum tours; 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
Historical Interpreter I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $92,199 | $27,320 to $92,199 |
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.