Real Estate Appraisal Manager pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000302
- Class code
- 32000302
- Pay group
- NC22
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Real Estate Appraisal Manager is $75,925 to $148,054 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000302.
- 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 12/2025.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class are responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the real property appraisal program in the acquisition of right-of-way for the State of North Carolina under eminent domain law. These positions involve considerable contact with stakeholders and various state and local government officials to explain or clarify matters about the appraisal and acquisition of real estate. Positions lead the Appraisal Unit by managing program goals, policy development, and fiscal planning for the Right of Way Division's cost estimate program; oversee staffing, training, and performance while coordinating workflows to meet critical project delivery deadlines with a high degree of independence.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of real estate appraisal methods, including applicable laws, standards, and guidelines such as NC Appraisal Board requirements, CFR 49 Part 24, FHWA guidelines, and USPAP Thorough understanding of departmental policies, the ROW Manual, and general NCDOT and HR management policies Proficient in interpreting deeds, real estate documents, highway and utility plans, and cross-sections Skilled in using GIS systems, public land records, and CADD techniques for property analysis and documentation Ability to accurately inspect or audit estimates for project costs and assessments of property impacts Capable of supervising, training, and coordinating the work of others effectively S ...
Minimum qualifications
Possess an active NC. Certified General Appraiser license or be a Certified General Appraiser licensed in a state recognized by the NC Appraisal Board offering license reciprocity. If licensed in another state, the NC license must be instated before a job hire can be finalized. Nine (9) years' appraisal experience in training, writing, and reviewing qualified appraisals, including seven years of work for a condemning authority subject to the laws of eminent domain and four years in a supervisory capacity.
Special requirements
Must be actively enrolled on the National Registry, possess a current USPAP Certification, and be eligible to operate a NC state-issued vehicle. <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.