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What is a testing projects administrator 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 testing projects administrator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.44 an hour? That's $50,833 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 11,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTesting Projects AdministratorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,833

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.9

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 3.47%

Black or African American 3.95%

Hispanic or Latino 7.71%

Unknown 3.42%

White 81.20%

Gender

female 37.50%

male 62.50%

Age - 45
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 - 45
Stress level
7.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.8

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a testing projects administrator

  1. Explore testing projects administrator education requirements

    Most common testing projects administrator degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.0 %

    Associate

    20.0 %

    Master's

    15.0 %
  2. Complete relevant testing projects administrator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New testing projects administrators 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 testing projects administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real testing projects administrator resumes.
  3. Research testing projects administrator duties and responsibilities

    • Achieve JCAHO accreditation for ambulatory care facilities.
    • Package reporting information including test technician findings, detail parts manifests, supporting test reports and FAA compliance verification.
    • Package reporting information including test technician findings, detail parts manifests, supporting test reports and FAA compliance verification.
  4. Apply for testing projects administrator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a testing projects administrator 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 testing projects administrator salary

The average testing projects administrator salary in the United States is $50,833 per year or $24 per hour. Testing projects administrator salaries range between $24,000 and $105,000 per year.

Average testing projects administrator salary
$50,833 Yearly
$24.44 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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