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Job outlook for test inspection engineers in the United States
Are test inspection engineer jobs in demand?
No, test inspection engineer jobs are not in demand. Test inspection engineer demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Test inspection engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of test inspection engineer jobs and the average test inspection engineer salary over time.
Test inspection engineer jobs over time
Test inspection engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,017 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,013 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,065 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,029 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 992 | 0.00% |
Average test inspection engineer salary over time
Test inspection engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,444 | $13.19 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $26,548 | $12.76 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $25,945 | $12.47 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $25,327 | $12.18 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $24,948 | $11.99 | +2.2% |
Test inspection engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of test inspection engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where test inspection engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for test inspection engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 107 | 15% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 517 | 9% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 506 | 9% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 638 | 8% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 554 | 8% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 245 | 8% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 489 | 7% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 95 | 7% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,301 | 6% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 42 | 6% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 270 | 5% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 249 | 5% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 174 | 5% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 100 | 5% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 48 | 5% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 77 | 4% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 49 | 4% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 45 | 4% |
Most common cities for test inspection engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Prairie | 1 | 2% | $26,135 |
| 2 | Fall River | 1 | 1% | $31,027 |
| 3 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $26,275 |