Non-destructive testing engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Non-destructive testing engineer demographics by:
Non-destructive testing engineer gender statistics
10.0% of non-destructive testing engineers are women and 90.0% of non-destructive testing engineers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Non-destructive testing engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Non-destructive testing engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,265
Female income
$60,090
Non-destructive testing engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in non-destructive testing engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of non-destructive testing engineers are female.
Non-destructive testing engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2011 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2012 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2013 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2014 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2015 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2017 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2018 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2020 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2021 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
Non-destructive testing engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared non-destructive testing engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Non-destructive testing engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among non-destructive testing engineers is White, which makes up 73.7% of all non-destructive testing engineers. Comparatively, 14.0% of non-destructive testing engineers are Asian and 7.2% of non-destructive testing engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.7%
- Asian, 14.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Black or African American, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Non-destructive testing engineer race
| Non-destructive testing engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.7% |
| Asian | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Non-destructive testing engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how non-destructive testing engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Non-destructive testing engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.57% | 1.76% | 16.88% | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 80.53% | 4.47% | 10.26% | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 82.42% | 2.58% | 9.53% | 4.38% |
| 2013 | 77.26% | 3.36% | 12.66% | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 81.38% | 3.57% | 9.69% | 3.83% |
| 2015 | 77.80% | 2.54% | 13.32% | 4.65% |
| 2016 | 74.42% | 3.00% | 15.21% | 6.22% |
| 2017 | 75.83% | 2.16% | 14.93% | 5.50% |
| 2018 | 75.62% | 2.69% | 15.16% | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 77.96% | 2.59% | 11.51% | 5.35% |
| 2020 | 72.49% | 2.82% | 13.49% | 8.26% |
| 2021 | 73.74% | 1.31% | 14.03% | 7.18% |
Non-destructive testing engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian non-destructive testing engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown non-destructive testing engineers have the lowest average salary at $64,839.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,839 |
| White | $65,345 |
| Black or African American | $69,413 |
| Asian | $75,812 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,509 |
Average non-destructive testing engineer age
See how the average age of non-destructive testing engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Non-destructive testing engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 42 | 37.5 |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Non-destructive testing engineer age breakdown
The average age of non-destructive testing engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the non-destructive testing engineer population.
Non-destructive testing engineer age breakdown
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Non-destructive testing engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for non-destructive testing engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of non-destructive testing engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Non-destructive testing engineers by degree level
| Non-destructive testing engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Non-destructive testing engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,322 |
Non-destructive testing engineer employment statistics
Most non-destructive testing engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where non-destructive testing engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where non-destructive testing engineers work.
Non-destructive testing engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Non-destructive testing engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the non-destructive testing engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most non-destructive testing engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Non-destructive testing engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 78% |
Non-destructive testing engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for non-destructive testing engineers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Non-destructive testing engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
Non-destructive testing engineer turnover and employment statistics
Non-destructive testing engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for non-destructive testing engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Non-destructive testing engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Non-destructive testing engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 2.21% |
| 2018 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 4.07% |
Average non-destructive testing engineer tenure
The average non-destructive testing engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 non-destructive testing engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Non-destructive testing engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Non-destructive testing engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of non-destructive testing engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Health, Safety, And Security Manager | 3.67% | 112,769 |
| Atomic Process Engineer | 5.25% | 24,881 |
| Assistant Technical Engineer | 6.39% | 76,064 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | - |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Similar non-destructive testing engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Health, Safety, And Security Manager | 3.67% | 112,769 |
| Atomic Process Engineer | 5.25% | 24,881 |
| Assistant Technical Engineer | 6.39% | 76,064 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Foreign languages spoken by non-destructive testing engineers
- Polish, 50.0%
- Turkish, 50.0%
Non-destructive testing engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Turkish | 50.0% |