Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

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

The median annual salary for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in the US is $77,390.

The role is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 67,300 workers.

The typical entry education is a Associate's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

The most in-demand skills for this role include non-destructive testing, quality standards, create solutions to problems, record test data, report test findings, wear appropriate protective gear. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives Non-Destructive Testing Specialists a score of 0.49 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.