Publ Hlth Epidemiologist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000661
- Class code
- 32000661
- Pay group
- MH15
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Publ Hlth Epidemiologist is $61,177 to $91,767 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000661.
- 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
Positions in this class may be entry level or serve in an independent role. Employees' work may have significant impact on public health as they plan, develop and conduct investigations into the causes of negative health outcomes including disease and injury. Employees implement interventions to control and prevent negative health outcomes. They collect, analyze and interpret statistical data, and prepare epidemiologic reports. Employees provide epidemiological data for consultation and assist in the development and coordination of plans to reduce the risk of negative health outcomes including death. Work includes assisting county health departments in formulating strategies to manage problems, conducting varied literature reviews and implementing evidence-based interventions.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of epidemiologic principles, investigations, surveillance, study design, descriptive statistics, statistical analysis and interpretation of statistical data and scientific literature. Considerable knowledge of biostatistics including the use of statistical software and statistical programming languages. Considerable knowledge of computers, database design, management and manipulation. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in Epidemiology or closely related health field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related 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.