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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Median Salary
73,500
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$35,090

10%

$73,500

Median

$103,600

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    68%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • Bachelor's degree

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Composite Materials Technology/Technician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Solar Energy Technology/Technician
  • Mining Technology/Technician
  • Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician
  • Power Plant Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
  • Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Metallurgical Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Packaging Science
  • Marine Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Software Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Acoustics
  • Operational Oceanography
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
  • Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Wind Energy Technology/Technician
  • Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Computer Hardware Technology/Technician

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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