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What is a tests superintendent 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 tests superintendent. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.91 an hour? That's $58,047 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 4,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTests SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
4.5

Avg. Salary $58,047

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 7.11%

Black or African American 5.76%

Hispanic or Latino 9.41%

Unknown 4.54%

White 72.53%

Gender

female 10.64%

male 89.36%

Age - 47
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 - 47
Complexity level
1.8

Complexity level is simple

7 - challenging

Key steps to become a tests superintendent

  1. Explore tests superintendent education requirements

    Most common tests superintendent degrees

    Bachelor's

    48.0 %

    Associate

    44.0 %

    Master's

    8.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific tests superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOD77.00%
    Hydrostatic Testing13.33%
    USAF9.68%
  3. Research tests superintendent duties and responsibilities

    • Participate, manage, outline and price RFP's.
    • Maintain a thorough knowledge of applicable USAF munitions quality and safety standards.
    • Analyze test data, test reports, brief congressional committees & DOD on acquisition/employment status/findings.
    • Develop comprehensive test metrics for testing all hull and machinery systems on board the LPD.
  4. Apply for tests superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a tests superintendent 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 tests superintendent salary

The average tests superintendent salary in the United States is $58,047 per year or $28 per hour. Tests superintendent salaries range between $25,000 and $130,000 per year.

Average tests superintendent salary
$58,047 Yearly
$27.91 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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