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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Ohio

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Ohio

Considering working as a Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Ohio? Below are the key facts. All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

What do Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Make in Ohio?

The non-destructive testing specialists working in Ohio, the typical annual salary is $68,170 per year (or about $32.77/hour).Pay can range from $46,310 at the 10th percentile to $102,270 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $46,310 $22.27
25th percentile $53,000 $25.48
Median (50th) $68,170 $32.77
75th percentile $84,290 $40.52
90th percentile $102,270 $49.17
Salary ranges for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Ohio

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Ohio nationwide is 0.63, indicating fewer non-destructive testing specialists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, non-destructive testing specialists earn a median of $57,631 per year ($27.71/hour), higher than the Ohio median.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists earnings in Ohio vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 287,075 non-destructive testing specialists nationwide. In Ohio alone, about 1,460 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 680 non-destructive testing specialists.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Ohio vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Top Ohio Metros for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

The largest metro-area employers of non-destructive testing specialists in Ohio.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Cleveland, OH 310 $73,550
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 260 $59,450
Columbus, OH 230 $71,840
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH 160 $80,010
Akron, OH 90 $66,120
Canton-Massillon, OH 40 $49,480
Toledo, OH 40 $67,260
Youngstown-Warren, OH 30 $62,280

Top States for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Employment

View the states that employ the most non-destructive testing specialists work.

State Number Employed
Texas 8,570
California 7,840
Virginia 3,810
Maryland 2,680
Florida 2,440
Washington 2,310
New York 2,200
Georgia 2,140
Pennsylvania 2,120
Louisiana 2,020
Ohio 1,460
North Carolina 1,400
Colorado 1,320
Michigan 1,290
Illinois 1,160
Oregon 1,110
Utah 1,090
Massachusetts 1,080
New Jersey 1,060
Kansas 970

Highest-Paying States for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Where non-destructive testing specialists earn the most: non-destructive testing specialists.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $109,120
New Mexico $107,310
Maryland $104,830
Maine $101,500
Rhode Island $98,340
Washington $96,120
Virginia $95,640
Hawaii $90,380
Nevada $88,860
California $83,350

Skills

Key non-destructive testing specialists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Quality Control Analysis  3.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.6 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.5 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.4 / 5
0
5
Operations Monitoring  3.2 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Engineering and Technology  4.1 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  4.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Physics  3.8 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.7 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for non-destructive testing specialists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity  4.1 / 5
0
5
Near Vision  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.8 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  3.8 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, non-destructive testing specialists typically:

  • 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.
  • Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
  • Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.

Work Activities

  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Processing Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Corrosion Control Technician (Corrosion Control Tech), Corrosion Technician (Corrosion Tech), Industrial Radiographer, NDE 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), NDT Scientist (Non-Destructive Testing Scientist), NDT Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Specialist), NDT Technical Advisor (Non-Destructive Testing Technical Advisor), NDT Technical Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Technical Specialist).

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