Metrologist I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000993
- Class code
- 32000993
- Pay group
- NC12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Metrologist I is $47,703 to $83,479 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000993.
- 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 technical work in the certification of official and commercial measurement standards. Employee performs tests that determine mass, volume, and linear measurements by utilizing precision electronic balances, containers of known volume, and standards of known length traceable to national standards. Position alters test weights to bring them into conformance with allowable tolerances and makes minor adjustments to meters or scales as necessary to bring them into conformance. Employee may conduct performance tests on meters and scales to determine accuracy.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of mathematics and the principles of statistics. Working knowledge of the laws and regulations related to standards of measurement; knowledge of metric and avoirdupois measuring systems; and working knowledge of the mathematical principles involved in computing weights, volumes and linear measurements. Ability to follow detailed guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, industry personnel, and the public. Ability to complete written reports.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in math, physics or other related science from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Ability to complete the basic metrology training course offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. <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
Metrologist I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,725 | $6,728 | $56,700 to $80,736 |
| Maryland | $55,710 | $87,867 | $55,710 to $87,867 |
| Nevada | $56,689 | $83,666 | $56,689 to $83,666 |
| Oklahoma | $27,827 | $114,532 | $27,827 to $114,532 |
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.