Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $65,660 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. 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
- Median pay
- $65,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,940; the top 10% earn over $92,770. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do non-destructive testing specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $65,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,940 and the top 10% earn over $92,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for non-destructive testing specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.