Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Salary in Virginia
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $98,410 a year, +26% 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
- $98,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,720
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,000; the top 10% earn over $131,810. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists pay in Virginia
How much do non-destructive testing specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $98,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,000 and the top 10% earn over $131,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for non-destructive testing specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+26% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.