Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for non-destructive testing specialists is $78,350 a year. By state, it ranges from $52,770 in Vermont to $107,060 in Maine. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,030
- 25th percentile
- $60,390
- Median
- $78,350
- 75th percentile
- $99,310
- Top 10%
- $118,330
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other”). About 59,930 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $107,060 | +37% | $67,790 | $130,480 | 810 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $101,750 | +30% | $65,170 | $123,260 | 1,390 |
| 3 | Maryland | $99,970 | +28% | $58,860 | $135,800 | 2,630 |
| 4 | Washington | $99,720 | +27% | $60,450 | $129,480 | 2,310 |
| 5 | Virginia | $98,410 | +26% | $64,000 | $131,810 | 3,720 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $94,570 | +21% | $65,470 | $130,480 | 380 |
| 7 | Nevada | $93,670 | +20% | $66,440 | $134,000 | 590 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $90,040 | +15% | $45,200 | $120,270 | 410 |
| 9 | Alaska | $89,810 | +15% | $48,290 | $126,880 | 380 |
| 10 | Indiana | $88,880 | +13% | $65,330 | $124,730 | 480 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $87,450 | +12% | $46,590 | $136,090 | 880 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $81,330 | +4% | $49,860 | $108,390 | 870 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $81,330 | +4% | $47,090 | $98,610 | 450 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $81,290 | +4% | $54,340 | $100,490 | 670 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $80,990 | +3% | $51,830 | $109,010 | 100 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $80,540 | +3% | $49,050 | $103,760 | 620 |
| 17 | California | $80,480 | +3% | $52,060 | $128,880 | 7,330 |
| 18 | Illinois | $79,800 | +2% | $57,160 | $101,920 | 940 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $79,440 | +1% | $50,710 | $106,330 | 130 |
| 20 | Utah | $79,370 | +1% | $54,240 | $106,330 | 920 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $79,350 | +1% | $51,520 | $108,490 | 350 |
| 22 | Ohio | $77,590 | −1% | $48,610 | $104,870 | 1,340 |
| 23 | Oregon | $76,960 | −2% | $46,890 | $102,900 | 1,010 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $76,720 | −2% | $53,160 | $99,750 | 340 |
| 25 | Colorado | $76,110 | −3% | $50,530 | $107,280 | 1,260 |
| 26 | Delaware | $75,780 | −3% | $48,160 | $87,650 | Not published |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $74,940 | −4% | $47,460 | $104,750 | 480 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $74,870 | −4% | $59,020 | $108,060 | 1,300 |
| 29 | Alabama | $74,650 | −5% | $43,710 | $119,970 | 690 |
| 30 | Michigan | $73,960 | −6% | $45,390 | $107,520 | 1,130 |
| 31 | Texas | $73,860 | −6% | $38,720 | $113,050 | 7,110 |
| 32 | Missouri | $72,320 | −8% | $48,630 | $106,540 | 590 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $72,070 | −8% | $47,970 | $98,900 | 1,530 |
| 34 | Florida | $70,500 | −10% | $46,950 | $106,930 | 2,820 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $68,930 | −12% | $40,630 | $107,410 | 1,610 |
| 36 | Georgia | $68,370 | −13% | $44,190 | $102,400 | 1,890 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $68,060 | −13% | $41,720 | $91,170 | 230 |
| 38 | Massachusetts | $67,450 | −14% | $47,280 | $96,930 | 990 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $67,200 | −14% | $46,900 | $97,070 | 260 |
| 40 | Idaho | $65,790 | −16% | $47,420 | $86,260 | 260 |
| 41 | Montana | $65,730 | −16% | $44,890 | $91,170 | 210 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $65,660 | −16% | $35,940 | $92,770 | 380 |
| 43 | New York | $65,530 | −16% | $50,080 | $97,470 | 2,000 |
| 44 | Iowa | $63,120 | −19% | $42,460 | $89,620 | 380 |
| 45 | Kansas | $61,710 | −21% | $50,720 | $85,240 | 920 |
| 46 | Arizona | $59,580 | −24% | $44,640 | $96,100 | 990 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $58,960 | −25% | $38,160 | $103,810 | 2,110 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $58,700 | −25% | $42,320 | $102,810 | 990 |
| 49 | Vermont | $52,770 | −33% | $51,350 | $82,110 | 130 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists salary questions
Which state pays non-destructive testing specialists the most?
Maine, with a median of $107,060 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $78,350). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays non-destructive testing specialists the least?
Vermont, with a median of $52,770 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most non-destructive testing specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,330, with a median of $80,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.