Microbiologist II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000102
- Class code
- 32000102
- Pay group
- NC18
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Microbiologist II is $63,927 to $111,871 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000102.
- 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 professional microbiology work in the food, feed or pesticide laboratory in the Department of Agriculture. Under the general supervision of the Agricultural Chief Microbiologist and as the lead for either the food, feed or pesticide units, employees plan, direct and organize the daily and weekly evaluation of food, feed or pesticides that are produced, processed or marketed in the State to ensure that they are microbiologically safe and are of the quality claimed by the producers. As the lead microbiologists for a respective laboratory unit, employees exercise personnel functions in the areas of counseling and disciplining, training, recruitment and selection, work performance and work review. Employees are responsible for quality control and efficiency for their respective units.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures, concepts and theories applicable to the area of assignment. Considerable knowledge of laboratory methodologies and techniques and safety practices. Ability to standardize and document tests and procedures. Ability to analyze results, interpret methodology, solve procedural problems and to provide work direction and instructions to subordinates. Ability to perform multiple tests under stringent time restrictions.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of microbiological analytical experience; 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
Microbiologist II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,725 | $6,728 | $56,700 to $80,736 |
| Illinois | $77,520 | $118,512 | $77,520 to $118,512 |
| Maine | $24.76 | $34.74 | $51,501 to $72,259 |
| Massachusetts | $2,970 | $4,368 | $77,228 to $113,574 |
| Nevada | $56,689 | $83,666 | $56,689 to $83,666 |
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
| Texas | $45,521 | $71,055 | $45,521 to $71,055 |
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.