Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Non-destructive Testing Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Non-destructive Testing Assistant in the United States is $65,939 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Non-destructive Testing Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,590
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,356 to $70,991
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,540
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Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $70,991 $5,916 $1,365 $34
Average $65,939 $5,495 $1,268 $32
25th Percentile $57,356 $4,780 $1,103 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salaries

A Non-destructive Testing Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Non-destructive Testing Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,952
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,299
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,831
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,019
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,168
Levels Salary
Entry Level Non-destructive Testing Assistant$63,952
Intermediate Level Non-destructive Testing Assistant$65,299
Senior Level Non-destructive Testing Assistant$66,831
Specialist Level Non-destructive Testing Assistant$68,019
Expert Level Non-destructive Testing Assistant$68,168
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$66,831 2-4 yrs
$68,019 5-8 yrs
$68,168 > 8 yrs
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How Do Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Non-destructive Testing Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,008.
  • California: $72,731.
  • Massachusetts: $71,762.

Top Paying Cities for Non-destructive Testing Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $83,169
  • San Francisco: $82,352
  • Oakland: $80,525

What Skills Can Increase a Non-destructive Testing Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 3.81% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 4.79% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
  • Power Generation (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): The process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. For utilities in the electric power industry, it is the stage prior to its delivery (transmission, distribution, etc.) to end users or its storage (the pumped-storage method).
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Scheduling 3.81%
Microsoft Word 4.79%
Power Generation 2.46%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Non-destructive Testing Assistant's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $77,149
17%
Coaching
 $75,830
15%
Troubleshooting
 $70,555
7%
Consulting
 $70,555
7%
Scheduling
 $69,896
6%
Initiative
 $69,236
5%
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How Education impacts a Non-destructive Testing Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Non-destructive Testing Assistants enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Non-destructive Testing Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $61,483 and $65,114).

Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Non-destructive Testing Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 53.3%
High School 53.3%
Associates 43.3%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 3.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Non-destructive Testing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Non-destructive Testing Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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75th Percentile $70,991 $5,916 $1,365 $34
Average $65,939 $5,495 $1,268 $32
25th Percentile $57,356 $4,780 $1,103 $28

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Salary Trends for Non-destructive Testing Assistant

Salaries for a Non-destructive Testing Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,752 in 2023 to around $60,001 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Non-destructive Testing Assistant salary trends, .

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