Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

SOC 17-3029.01

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

Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 17.7% since 2020-21.

2026 weighted lottery impact

Thresholds for Level III & IV

Level III threshold: $72,249

Level IV threshold: $83,106

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$72,249

Level I$50,378

Level II$61,111

Level III$72,249

Level IV$83,106

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, DC	$74,568	$90,230	$105,893	$121,555
2	Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, MD	$72,384	$88,546	$104,686	$120,848
3	Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, WA	$81,141	$92,414	$103,709	$114,982
4	Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, MD	$72,509	$88,046	$103,605	$119,142
5	Winchester, VA-WV, VA	$68,827	$85,488	$102,128	$118,789
6	Portland-South Portland, ME, ME	$80,371	$91,166	$101,982	$112,778
7	Lexington Park, MD, MD	$73,590	$87,776	$101,941	$116,126
8	Salisbury, MD, MD	$71,926	$86,466	$101,005	$115,544
9	Lewiston-Auburn, ME, ME	$78,291	$89,606	$100,922	$112,237
10	Bakersfield-Delano, CA, CA	$67,766	$83,866	$99,944	$116,043

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