Non Destructive Testing Technician Salary in San Jose, CA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Non Destructive Testing Technician in San Jose, CA is $82,552. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,382 to $91,514, with most professionals earning between $66,943 and $99,674.

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Common responsibilities of a Non Destructive Testing Technician

Records testing results on forms and in databases.

October 18, 2022

Assist coordination of full-time and intermittent field projects by AET personnel, including reporting and invoicing.

December 30, 2022

Examine for porosity, fusion, depth and crack characterization.

February 07, 2023

Initiates deviations on all our of specification materials.

March 14, 2023

Understands the application of the tools at hand to maximize the efficiency and quality of inspections.

March 30, 2023

Collaborate with other NDT personnel and provide on-the-job training and guidance as needed.

April 10, 2023

Determine test equipment settings according to type of metal, thickness, distance from test equipment, and related variables using standard formulas.

April 21, 2023

Communicate change of shift requirements to ensure team members receive accurate and reliable information and documentation.

May 07, 2023

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

May 14, 2023

Performs disassembly, clean-up, and material handling operations to prepare material for NDT inspection processes.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Non Destructive Testing Technician in San Jose, CA

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74382

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93357

83789

What is the average salary for Non Destructive Testing Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Non Destructive Testing Technician in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Non Destructive Testing Technician ranges from $74,382 to $91,514 with the average base salary of $82,552. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,431 to $93,357 with the average total cash compensation of $83,789.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,552	$74,382 - $91,514
Bonus	$1,237	$1,050 - $1,843
Total Pay	$83,789	$75,431 - $93,357

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Non Destructive Testing Technician Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,382 - $91,514	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,924 - $81,109	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,239 - $91,339	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,189 - $88,816	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,307 - $88,962	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,085 - $91,150	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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