Real Estate Appraiser I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000303
- Class code
- 32000303
- Pay group
- NC15
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Real Estate Appraiser I is $55,221 to $96,639 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000303.
- 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 appraising real property in the acquisition of highway right of way, establishing just compensation for the acquisition of real estate under eminent domain law for public right of ways. This classification involves appraising property to be acquired, valuing easements, and determining damages or benefits to establish just compensation.Positions conduct appraisals of real property before and after acquisition, including detailed analysis of all property aspects to determine just compensation and assess any damage or benefits. Positions develop comprehensive narrative reports that present credible opinions of market value, supported by descriptions, sketches, photos, and verified data.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
General knowledge of the various methods of real estate appraisals, departmental policies, procedures, and ROW Manual General knowledge of CADD techniques, public land record systems, and GIS systems Ability to read and understand deeds, instruments of real estate conveyance and highway and utility plans, and cross-sections Ability to make accurate estimates of project costs
Minimum qualifications
Possess a valid Certified General Real Estate 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. Be eligible to operate a state-issued vehicle. Be actively enrolled in the National Registry. Current USPAP certification.
Special requirements
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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.