Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other to increase by 2.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 62,400 to 64,100 jobs. Its estimate of 5,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($78,350), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
62,400
Projected employment (2034)
64,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
5,400
Pay & Preparation
$78,350
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Quality Control Analysis (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.5/5) • Active Listening (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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