There are currently an estimated 67,300 non-destructive testing specialists in the United States. The non-destructive testing specialist job market is expected to grow by 1.5% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are non-destructive testing specialists?
CareerExplorer rates non-destructive testing specialists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 1,000 non-destructive testing specialists.
What’s the supply of non-destructive testing specialists?
The non-destructive testing specialist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Virginia
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Non-Destructive Testing Specialists |
|---|---|
| California | 7,330 |
| Texas | 7,110 |
| Virginia | 3,720 |
| Florida | 2,820 |
| Maryland | 2,630 |
| Washington | 2,310 |
| Louisiana | 2,110 |
| New York | 2,000 |
| Georgia | 1,890 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,610 |
| North Carolina | 1,530 |
| New Mexico | 1,390 |
| Ohio | 1,340 |
| Connecticut | 1,300 |
| Colorado | 1,260 |
| Michigan | 1,130 |
| Oregon | 1,010 |
| Massachusetts | 990 |
| Arizona | 990 |
| Tennessee | 990 |
| Illinois | 940 |
| Utah | 920 |
| Kansas | 920 |
| New Jersey | 880 |
| Oklahoma | 870 |
| Maine | 810 |
| Alabama | 690 |
| Minnesota | 670 |
| South Carolina | 620 |
| Missouri | 590 |
| Nevada | 590 |
| Indiana | 480 |
| Wisconsin | 480 |
| District of Columbia | 470 |
| West Virginia | 450 |
| Hawaii | 410 |
| Iowa | 380 |
| Kentucky | 380 |
| Alaska | 380 |
| Rhode Island | 380 |
| Mississippi | 350 |
| New Hampshire | 340 |
| Idaho | 260 |
| Nebraska | 260 |
| Arkansas | 230 |
| Montana | 210 |
| Wyoming | 130 |
| Vermont | 130 |
| North Dakota | 100 |