State Health Director pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001301
- Class code
- 32001301
- Pay group
- MH27
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for State Health Director is $170,121 to $340,243 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001301.
- 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 10/2023.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves directing the activities of the Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. Responsibilities include the development, coordination, and direction of the programs and activities of the Division of Public Health. Position is responsible for and is held accountable for furnishing guidance, consultation, and assistance in the formulation and implementation of health services delivered locally through local health departments covering all 100 counties and numerous other community agencies and organizations. As a representative of public health in North Carolina, this position establishes and maintains liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, health profession schools and universities, and various voluntary and professional organizations.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of public health and health needs in North Carolina Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations relative to all aspects of public health Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct a large number of employees and programs concerned with North Carolina Public Health Programs Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory relationships with the public and local, state, and federal officials
Minimum qualifications
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina and eight years of professional medical experience including six years of progressive experience in public health administration. <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
State Health Director in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $261,742 | $387,378 | $261,742 to $387,378 |
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.