Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Salary in New Mexico
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in New Mexico earn a median of $101,750 a year, +30% 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
- $101,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,170; the top 10% earn over $123,260. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists pay in New Mexico
How much do non-destructive testing specialists make in New Mexico?
The median is $101,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,170 and the top 10% earn over $123,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for non-destructive testing specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+30% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.