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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists in Nebraska

Non-destructive testing specialists use specialized equipment like x-rays, ultrasound, and fiber optics to inspect structures, vehicles, and vessels for safety defects without causing damage. They work in manufacturing plants, aerospace facilities, construction sites, refineries, and maintenance shops, identifying structural problems before they become hazardous. In Nebraska the median pay is $67,200 a year, 14% below the national median of $78,350.

$67,200median pay in Nebraska, per year
$50,970–$82,000middle half earn
260employed in Nebraska
$78,350U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingActive LearningOperations Monitoring

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)English LanguagePhysicsEducation and TrainingComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 17-3029.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska, annual.