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Job outlook for directors of testing in the United States
Are director of testing jobs in demand?
Yes, director of testing jobs are in demand. Director of testing demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Director of testing job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of director of testing jobs and the average director of testing salary over time.
Director of testing jobs over time
Director of testing job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,123 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,176 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,166 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,130 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,080 | 0.00% |
Average director of testing salary over time
Director of testing salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $158,312 | $76.11 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $153,336 | $73.72 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $149,027 | $71.65 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $145,808 | $70.10 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $142,643 | $68.58 | +1.5% |
Director of testing jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of director of testing job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where directors of testing earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for directors of testing
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 171 | 20% |
| 2 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 691 | 14% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 261 | 14% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 80 | 12% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 513 | 11% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 505 | 11% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 411 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 271 | 9% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 241 | 4% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,032 | 3% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 17 | 3% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 396 | 2% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 175 | 2% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 155 | 2% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 113 | 2% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 105 | 2% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 103 | 2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 83 | 2% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 64 | 2% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 21 | 2% |
Most common cities for directors of testing
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dania Beach | 1 | 3% | $123,033 |
| 2 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $122,741 |
| 3 | Coppell | 1 | 2% | $121,339 |
| 4 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $121,602 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $118,716 |
| 6 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $122,584 |
| 7 | New York | 1 | 0% | $163,600 |
Director Of Testing job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to director of testing professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the director of testing job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the director of testing industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of director of testing experts
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Tom Springer Ph.D.
Chapman University
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What soft skills should all Directors Of Testing possess?
Tom Springer Ph.D.: -Good communication skills
-Ability to exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving
-Able to work under supervision and mentoring
-Works well in a team-oriented environment
Director of testing jobs
Updated September 5, 2021