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What is a spark tester and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a spark tester. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.28 an hour? That's $52,575 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -17,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSpark TesterUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,575

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.2

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.73%

Asian 7.52%

Black or African American 9.63%

Hispanic or Latino 16.60%

Unknown 4.17%

White 61.36%

Gender

female 44.44%

male 55.56%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
8.2

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a spark tester

  1. Explore spark tester education requirements

    Most common spark tester degrees

    Associate

    50.0 %

    High School Diploma

    25.0 %

    Bachelor's

    25.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific spark tester skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Spark100.00%
  3. Complete relevant spark tester training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New spark testers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a spark tester based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real spark tester resumes.
  4. Research spark tester duties and responsibilities

    • Operate spooling spark tester machine for HV wire and cable in search of faulty wire after the extruding process.
    • Inspect wiring of assemblies for accuracy of stripping, soldering, and crimping, and for defects.
  5. Apply for spark tester jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a spark tester job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average spark tester salary

The average spark tester salary in the United States is $52,575 per year or $25 per hour. Spark tester salaries range between $27,000 and $101,000 per year.

Average spark tester salary
$52,575 Yearly
$25.28 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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