Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
About the profession
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
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Based on the Non-Destructive Testing Specialists role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Non-Destructive Testing Specialist → Technician Non-Destructive Testing Specialist → Senior Technician Non-Destructive Testing Specialist → Lead Technician Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
109K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $42,900 - $59,473/year With equity/bonuses: $47,190 - $71,368 Top markets (SF/NYC): $49,335 - $71,368 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $30,030 - $53,526 Year 2-3: Junior level $59,473 - $72,243 Year 4-6: Mid level $72,243 - $78,326 Year 7-10: Senior level $78,326 - $97,249 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Non-Destructive Testing Specialist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Quality Control Analysis You…
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