Real Estate Appraiser II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000304
- Class code
- 32000304
- Pay group
- NC16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Real Estate Appraiser II is $57,983 to $101,470 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000304.
- 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 reviewing all real property appraisals completed in the acquisition of highway right-of-way. These positions train Real Estate Appraiser I positions in methodologies and application of eminent domain law to appraisals that establish just compensation for the acquisition of private real estate for highway purposes. This classification requires full mastery of skills and responsibilities performed in the lower class to competently evaluate and pass judgment on their work. Positions conduct quality control and formal reviews of appraisal reports by staff and fee appraisers, ensuring compliance with agency, state, and federal standards, and making recommendations on certified just compensation.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of real estate appraisal practices, including NC Appraisal Board regulations, departmental policies, the Right of Way (ROW) Manual, and federal standards such as CFR 49 Part 24, FHWA Guidelines, and USPAP Skilled in interpreting complex technical documents, including deeds, conveyance instruments, highway and utility plans, cross-sections, and other property-related records Proficient in utilizing digital tools and systems such as public land records, GIS platforms, CADD software, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams) for property analysis and documentation Experienced in estimating project costs and assessing property impacts, with the ability to appl ...
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. Have a minimum of three (3) years of appraisal experience performing and writing qualified appraisals for a condemning authority, subject to the laws governing eminent domain.
Special requirements
Must be actively enrolled in the National Registry. Possess a current USPAP Certification and be eligible to operate a 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.