Engineering17-3029.01Specialization

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

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

$73,500

Median Pay

Less than 6 months

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AI Resilience Score

Score 3/6: balanced factors means AI will assist but humans remain essential (estimated from legacy data)

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AI Exposure

Medium+1

32% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth

Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage

Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 15/25

Total Score3/6

Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

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Key Responsibilities

Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

NDT analysis softwareCAD software (AutoCAD)Ultrasonic/X-ray imaging softwareMicrosoft OfficeQuality management systems

Key Abilities

Problem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ExpressionFar VisionWritten Expression

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Compensation Details

$42,900

10th Percentile

$73,500

Median

$109,190

90th Percentile

Based on 66,200 employed workers

Also Known As

Corrosion Control Technician (Corrosion Control Tech)Corrosion Technician (Corrosion Tech)Industrial RadiographerNDE Specialist (Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist)NDE Technician (Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician)NDI Technician (Non-Destructive Inspection Technician)NDT Coordinator (Non-Destructive Testing Coordinator)NDT Engineer (Non-Destructive Testing Engineer)NDT Inspector (Non-Destructing Testing Inspector)NDT Inspector (Non-Destructive Testing Inspector)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 17-3029.01