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What is a test engine evaluator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a test engine evaluator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $40.93 an hour? That's $85,143 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 6,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTest Engine EvaluatorUS Average
Salary
6.7

Avg. Salary $85,143

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.1

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 11.99%

Black or African American 6.24%

Hispanic or Latino 8.82%

Unknown 4.70%

White 67.73%

Gender

female 42.54%

male 57.46%

Age - 43
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 - 43
Stress level
5.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.1

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Test engine evaluator career paths

Key steps to become a test engine evaluator

  1. Explore test engine evaluator education requirements

    Most common test engine evaluator degrees

    Bachelor's

    70.2 %

    Master's

    16.1 %

    Associate

    9.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific test engine evaluator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Mathematics10.64%
    Test Results9.18%
    Test Procedures7.64%
    Test Data7.02%
    Test Reports6.92%
  3. Complete relevant test engine evaluator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New test engine evaluators 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 test engine evaluator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real test engine evaluator resumes.
  4. Research test engine evaluator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the testing of all functions of mining and industrial equipment, from PLC and electrical control simulation to mechanical operation.
    • Subject matter includes English, social studies, reading comprehension, geography, math, physics and biology.
    • Read and evaluate open-ended student responses to test questions in reading, writing, math, science, and history.
    • Proofread and grade essay questions.
  5. Apply for test engine evaluator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a test engine evaluator 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 test engine evaluator salary

The average test engine evaluator salary in the United States is $85,143 per year or $41 per hour. Test engine evaluator salaries range between $57,000 and $125,000 per year.

Average test engine evaluator salary
$85,143 Yearly
$40.93 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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