Quality & Nondestructive Testing Industry
Salary Survey 2008/9 Your Path to the Perfect Job Starts Here.
ABOUT PQNDT
PQNDT (Personnel for Quality and Nondestructive Testing) is the leading personnel recruitment and placement agency for the nondestructive testing industry. Founded in 1967, we have been serving the personnel needs of the NDT industry for more than four decades. We are the only personnel agency in the world focusing exclusively on the technically demanding and highly specialized field of NDT. PQNDT identifies, screens, pre-qualifies and positions skilled, experienced NDT personnel on both a permanent and contract basis for companies nationwide. Employers and candidates in all industries have come to rely on PQNDT to help them “Make Quality Connections.”
We meet the challenge of balancing the needs of employer and employee by establishing a relationship of mutual trust and respect. Our extensive analysis of candidates and career counseling services help assure the best match between professional and employer. Our web site — www.pqndt.com — offers the industry’s most comprehensive database of qualified job candidates and current NDT positions available.
PQNDT’s offices are in Massachusetts, but we serve the entire nation. For additional information contact us at (800) 736-3841 or visit www.pqndt.com. 1337 Massachusetts Ave., Box 243, Arlington, MA 02476 Telephone: 800-736-3841 www.pqndt.com
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Letter from Michael Serabian
2008-2009 SALARY SURVEY RESULTS Overall NDT Industry Results
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Full-time Employees Contractors
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Level I Level II Level III CWI API
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Results by Industry
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Results by Certification
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Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratories Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel Utility & Power Services
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Results by Region
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Pacific South Central North Central Great Lakes Southern Mid-Atlantic Northeast
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Letter from Michael P. Serabian
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A Snapshot of the NDT Industry
I am pleased to present the results of PQNDT’s 2008-2009 NDT Salary & Benefits Survey. The results of this survey present a “snapshot” of compensation and benefits across the NDT industry and across the country. Our intention in conducting the survey is to provide a basis of comparison among regions, certifications and various industries that employ NDT professionals. About the results
We collected responses for this survey from late 2008 into early 2009. Therefore, they reflect the state of the NDT industry at that time, and may not be indicative of present conditions brought on by a steepening in the economy’s decline.
Please keep in mind that the results published here are merely averages, and a representative sample of the industry. What’s the bad news?
Some trends that stand out from this year’s survey include a decline in the number and length of contract assignments. Much of this can be attributed to cutbacks in maintenance schedules in the power and petrochemical industries. Other declines occurred in manufacturing, where NDT hiring declined more than any time since the big defense cutbacks in the late 1980s. But is there good news, too?
Yes! Some areas continued to grow and hire despite the economy. Level III, RSO and NDT manager positions remained strong, as did the demand for Radiographers and UT Phased Array Technicians. 1 | Letter from Michael Serabian
My crystal ball
Although it is difficult to predict the future with any accuracy in the fluctuating economy, I believe we can expect an uptick in hiring during the first quarter of 2010. As the economy begins to rebound there will be a shortage of qualified NDT personnel due to some people leaving the industry in 2009. More contractors will return to work as long delayed maintenance on power stations, refineries and chemical plants is finally scheduled.
And, most hopefully, the nuclear industry is set to make a strong comeback, with new plants in the pipeline that will push the demand for NDT personnel to historically high levels. So hang in there! Better days are coming. Sincerely,
Michael P. Serabian President PQNDT, Inc.
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Overall NDT Industry Results KEY INSIGHTS
The NDT industry shows an 83% increase in compensation over last 10 years. The contract labor segment has decreased by 9% since 2007.
Eighty Five percent of all NDT Professionals are full-time employees.
The number of NDT Level I Professionals continues to increase.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full Time Salaried Hourly Contractor
RESPONDENT PROFILE Male Female Not Specified
Average Age Average Years of Experience PRIMARY INDUSTRY Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & Power Services CERTIFICATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
2008-2009 Survey Respondents by Region Northeast (NY, MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI) Mid-Atlantic (PA, MD, WV, DE, NJ) Southern (FL, GA, AL, MS, NC, SC, KY, TN, VA) Great Lakes (MI, IL, OH, IN, MN, WI) North Central (IA, KS, NE, SD, ND, MT, CO, WY, UT, ID) South Central (TX, LA, OK, NM, AR, MO) Pacific (CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ, AK, HI)
2 | Overall Industry Results
6% 8% 20% 13% 10% 27% 16%
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JOB POSITION API Inspector CWI Inspector Director of Quality Level III Specialist NDT Manager NDT Supervisor NDT Technician Other QA/QC Inspector Quality Manager Sales Scientist/Engineer Other
85% 39% 46% 15%
95% 4% 1%
43 17
25% 15% 4% 4% 28% 2% 9% 13%
5% 36% 32% 13% 14%
7% 6% 2% 10% 10% 9% 29% 5% 10% 6% 1% 5% 5%
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Full-Time Employees
PRIMARY INDUSTRY
KEY INSIGHTS
The aerospace and petro-chemical industry employ more NDT Professionals than all other industries combined.
There was a 5% increase in the number of full-time NDT Technicians. Benefits increased for full-time employees in 2008-2009.
Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & Power Services
29% 14% 5% 5% 24% 2% 10% 11%
Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
3% 35% 39% 10% 13%
API Inspector CWI Inspector Director of Quality Level III Specialist NDT Manager NDT Supervisor NDT Technician Other QA/QC Inspector Quality Manager Sales Scientist/Engineer
7% 5% 1% 13% 9% 11% 26% 5% 8% 8% 1% 6%
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
86% 86% 74% 68% 82% 92% 92%
CERTIFICATION
JOB POSITION
RESPONDENT PROFILE Male: Female: Not Specified: Salaried Hourly
94% 5% 1%
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: Annual Compensation:
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39% 46% 43.5 16.8
$90,525
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BENEFITS
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Contractors KEY INSIGHTS
Contractors only made up 15% of the total NDT industry. Wages are up 9% making it another profitable year for the NDT Contractor. There were less contract assignments available because of a turndown of the economy.
Male: Female: Not Specified:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
Avg. Weeks per Assignment: Avg. Months Worked per Year:
Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices
4% 21% 2% 3% 44% 1% 2% 23%
Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
5% 32% 14% 20% 29%
API Inspector CWI Inspector Director of Quality Level III Specialist NDT Manager NDT Supervisor NDT Technician Other QA/QC Inspector Quality Manager Sales Scientist/Engineer
17% 16% 0% 3% 2% 7% 24% 6% 23% 0% 0% 2%
Internet Newspaper ads Magazine ads Placement agency Word-of-mouth Other
33% 0% 0% 5% 35% 28%
JOB POSITION
92% 5% 3% 44 16.5
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Hourly Rate: $41.40 22.3 Avg. Overtime Hour per week
4 | Contractor Results
PRIMARY INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
The average duration of an assignment for a NDT contract was 5 weeks less than the previous year.
RESPONDENT PROFILE
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FINDING ASSIGNMENTS
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Level I KEY INSIGHTS
Level I NDT professionals saw a strong gain in compensation as the industry continues to attract new talent.
The petrochemical and defense industries showed the biggest increase in hiring Level I NDT Technicians. The number of Level I Contractors employed in the industry decrease by over 50%
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
Average Annual Compensation Average Hourly Rate
FULL TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance
84%
Disability Insurance
68%
Educational Assistance
58%
Life Insurance
84%
Medical Insurance
89%
Paid Vacation
95%
Average Hourly Rate
Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 5 | Level I Results
Average Weeks Per Assignment
Average Months Worked Per Year 86% 27% 59% 14%
86% 14%
35 4.8
$16.95
79%
CONTRACTORS
RESPONDENT PROFILE
$55,545
Average Overtime Hours Per Week
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING
$19.71
24.33
9.67 15
Aerospace
32%
Laboratory
5%
Construction Defense
Petrochemical
Steel & Foundry
Utility & PowerServices
9%
5%
23%
9%
18%
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Level II KEY INSIGHTS
Full-time Level II NDT Technicians have received a 27% increase in compensation since 2006.
The was a 8% increase in the number of full-time Level II NDT Technicians.
The aerospace industry continues to show a decline in the number of Level II NDT Technicians.
There was a 7% decrease in Level II NDT Contractor in 2008-2009.
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
Average Annual Compensation Average Hourly Rate
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS
Average Weeks Per Assignment
Average Months Worked Per Year
Average Overtime Hours Per Week
Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
87% 20% 67%
Male: Female:
94% 6%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 6 | Level II Results
13%
39 13.1
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices
$25.57
84% 88% 73% 63% 81% 91% 90%
Average Hourly Rate
RESPONDENT PROFILE
$74,152
$31.10
23
9
25.28
24% 13% 6% 2% 22% 2% 12% 18%
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Level III KEY INSIGHTS
Approximately 70% of all Level III’s are salaried full-time employees.
Only 5% of all Level III’s are contract employees.
Certifications make a difference in wages; a Level III earns almost twice as much as a Level I.
Benefits continue to remain stable for Level III’s throughout the United States.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
Average Annual Compensation FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS
Average Hourly Rate
Average Overtime Hours Per Week
Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
95% 69% 26%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
95% 3% 2%
Contractor:
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5%
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry
Utility & Power Services
$93,151
89% 88% 77% 77% 86% 95% 95%
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year
RESPONDENT PROFILE
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$50.14
37.91
10.18
11.73
43% 6% 5% 7% 11% 2% 11%
14%
48 23.4
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for CWI Inspector
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
KEY INSIGHTS
The number of Full-time CWI Inspectors increased by 15% since 2007. The construction industry employs almost half of all CWI Inspectors in the United States.
More females have become CWI Inspectors now than any time in the past. Contract CWI Inspectors have seen steady gains in compensation.
Average Annual Compensation Average Hourly Rate
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS
Average Weeks Per Assignment
Average Months Worked Per Year
Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
71% 27% 45%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
96% 3% 1%
Contractor:
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29%
44 16.6
Average Overtime Hours Per Week PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices
$31
82% 72% 69% 57% 75% 78% 89%
Average Hourly Rate
RESPONDENT PROFILE
$87,259
$40.25
22.45
10.1
25.76
5% 49% 1% 1% 26% 2% 5% 12%
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for API Inspector
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
KEY INSIGHTS
A full-time API Inspector continues to earn more than all other certified fulltime employees surveyed.
With an overall decrease Contractors in the NDT industry, the number of Contract API Inspectors remained stable. The petro-chemical industry employs almost 90% of all API Inspectors in the United States.
Average Annual Compensation Average Hourly Rate
$101,867
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
96% 93% 78% 67% 84% 98% 96%
CONTRACTORS
Average Hourly Rate
RESPONDENT PROFILE
Average Weeks Per Assignment
Average Months Worked Per Year
Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
25% 25% 40%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
96% 1% 3%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 9 | API Inspector Results
40%
Average Overtime Hours Per Week PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding
$34.25
$49.75
30.34
10.28
25.76
2% 6% 1% 89% 1%
42 15.6
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Aerospace Industry
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
KEY INSIGHTS
The aerospace industry continues to offer the most competitive benefit package to its’ employees.
Full-time employees make up 98% of all NDT Professionals in the United States.
The aerospace industry has the highest concentration of NDT Level III Professionals. RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
98% 44% 54%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
90% 8% 2%
CERTIFICATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
4% 47% 49% 0% 0%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
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2%
45 18.8
Average Annual Compensation
$75,506
Level I Level II Level III CWI Inspector API Inspector
$54,869 $77,806 $93,250 N/A N/A
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
88% 94% 80% 79% 87% 96% 96%
$35.20
42 10 9
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Construction Industry
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
KEY INSIGHTS
Benefits packages offered in the construction industry are less than all other industries surveyed. The construction industry has continued to show strong gains in wages across all certification levels. The construction industry employs almost half of all CWI Inspectors in the United States. RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor:
Male: Female: Not Specified:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
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78% 31% 47% 22%
96% 3% 1% 44 17.2
Average Annual Compensation
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$87,545
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BASE SALARY Level I Level II Level III API CWI
$55,966 $79024 $98,431 $101,784 $96,241
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime hours per week
76% 72% 63% 59% 72% 82% 84%
$42.90
24.24 9.48 19.1
2% 29% 18% 5% 46% PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Defense Industry
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
KEY INSIGHTS
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The downturn in military spending
Average Annual Compensation
industry.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BASE SALARY
has adversely affected the defense The number of Contractors in the defense industry has increased.
The war in the Mideast will continue to play a role in defense spending. RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
93% 56% 37%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
93% 4% 3%
CERTIFICATION Level 1: Level II: Level III: CWI Inspector: API Inspector:
5% 54% 41% 0% 0%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
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7%
44 19.1
Level I Level II Level III API CWI
$55,889 $78,261 $96,426 N/A N/A
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
$76,858
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
72% 76% 68% 68% 88% 84% 92%
$27.21
27 7 21
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Laboratories KEY INSIGHTS
Contractors employed in the Labora-
tory industry continue to decrease as more full-time employees are hired.
API Inspectors continue to top the list of income earners in the Laboratory industry.
Laboratories will expand NDT staff as the nuclear power industry grows. RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
89% 56% 34%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
93% 4% 3%
CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
9% 33% 45% 6% 7%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
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11%
45 19.3
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation
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$85,593
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API CWI
$52,160 $79,039 $96,800 $108,760 $94,890
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
88% 92% 76% 68% 80% 92% 88%
$39.60
16.19 8.85 16.38
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Petrochemical Industry KEY INSIGHTS
The petro-chemical industry employs
twice as many API Inspectors as they do Level III’s.
Almost 50% of all NDT Professionals employed are compensated hourly.
Maintenance contracts have been put on hold, decreasing the need for Contract NDT Professionals
74% 27% 47%
Male: Female: Not Specified:
96% 3% 1%
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
14 | Petrochemical Industry Results
Average Annual Compensation
26%
39 14.9
3% 33% 15% 37% 12%
$90,512
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III CWI Inspector API Inspector
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor:
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401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
$55,500 $82,230 $97,240 $98,520 $115,360
87% 87% 72% 60% 79% 93% 90%
$42.21
22.19 9.85 24.38
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Shipbuilding Industry KEY INSIGHTS
The shipbuilding industry continues
to show steady gains in compensation overall.
The Contractor labor segment has declined by 9% since 2006.
There has been a strong increase in
Level I NDT Professional hired since 2007.
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor:
92% 64% 38%
8%
Male: Female:
98% 2%
CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
8% 45% 46% 0% 0%
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
15 | Shipbuilding Industry Results
47 14.3
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
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Average Annual Compensation
$73,813
Level I Level II Level III API CWI
$47,910 $74,806 $97,469 N/A N/A
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
85% 69% 69% 69% 92% 77% 100%
$42.21
23.19 9.85 18
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Steel & Foundry Industry
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
KEY INSIGHTS Gains in Contractor compensation where on par with other industries surveyed.
Benefit packages offered by the Steel and Foundry Industry are more competitive than most industries surveyed. Increased earnings in the steel and foundry industry continue to stay on pace with the overall industry average.
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
94% 54% 40%
Male: Female:
92% 8%
CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
3% 45% 43% N/A 9%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
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7%
42 18.6
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Average Annual Compensation
$74,991
Level I Level II Level III API CWI
$48,586 $77,154 $93,761 N/A $76,980
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION
Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
91% 90% 76% 67% 98% 95%
$37.12
38 9 16
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Utility & Power Services KEY INSIGHTS With the approval to build more power plants there will be a manpower shortage driving wages higher in the coming years. Utility workers continue to be the highest paid NDT Professionals in the United States.
The utility and power industry pays Level III’s more than any other industry surveyed.
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
72% 33% 39%
Male: Female:
97% 3%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
17 | Utility & Power Services Results
28%
43 18.3
4% 46% 36% N/A 13%
OVERALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation
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$87,997
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API CWI
$64,251 $85,871 $104,437 N/A $91,320
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
92% 84% 78% 67% 86% 91% 95%
$43.60
14.76 8.24 25.56
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Pacific Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$92,271
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
FULL TIME BENEFITS
PACIFIC REGION Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, California, Washington, Hawaii RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
96% 39% 57%
Male: Female:
96% 4%
CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
5% 37% 37% 10% 12%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
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$57,443 $81,416 $101,981 $116,451 $103,095
4%
44 21
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
85% 92% 74% 67% 82% 96% 92%
$44.39
18.75 9.75 19.5
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for South Central Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$83,356
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
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$52,156 $73,459 $93,222 $103,147 $92,251
FULL TIME BENEFITS
74% 32% 42% 26%
98% 2% 40 17
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
86% 87% 68% 60% 81% 90% 93%
$40.10
22 9.56 24.04
4% 33% 22% 26% 15% PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for North Central Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$81,956
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
NORTH CENTRAL REGION Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, North Dakota, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Utah, Montana, Wyoming RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor:
92% 51% 41% 8%
Male: Female:
92% 8%
CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
4% 37% 37% 11% 11%
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
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42 16
Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
$51,856 $73,459 $93,222 $101,147 $87,251
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
86% 88% 78% 80% 86% 96% 93%
$36
29.67 9 24.17
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Great Lakes Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$79,655
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
GREAT LAKES REGION Ilinois, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Not Specified:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
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86% 37% 49% 14%
91% 5% 4% 43 16
Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
$47,991 $72,657 $92,931 $95,438 $89,251
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
89% 78% 81% 68% 82% 89% 93%
$37
24 10 20
1% 34% 37% 7% 21% PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Southern Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$81,189
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
SOUTHERN REGION Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Not Specified:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
22 | Southern Region Results
84% 39% 45% 16%
95% 4% 1% 43 18
Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
$52,122 $73,320 $92,922 $100,133 $86,951
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
88% 87% 74% 67% 81% 88% 90%
$38
24.75 9.45 20.6
2% 38% 38% 4% 19% PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Mid-Atlantic Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$81,640
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector MID-ATLANTIC REGION Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey, DC RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
90% 48% 42%
Male: Female:
94% 6%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
23 | Mid-Atlantic Region Results
10%
43 19
$51,922 $75,785 $92,775 $100,901 $86,641
FULL TIME BENEFITS
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
82% 82% 80% 69% 89% 93% 96%
$36
14.4 9.2 19
4% 12% 44% 10% 12% PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
Results for Northeast Region
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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Average Annual Compensation
$93,271
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector
FULL TIME BENEFITS
NORTHEAST REGION Connecticut , New York, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
79% 38% 40%
Male: Female:
93% 7%
CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
2% 26% 50% 2% 19%
Contractor:
Average Age: Average Years of Experience:
24 | Northeast Region Results
$58,113 $83,666 $103,410 $117,121 $103,095
21%
47 19
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
88% 82% 67% 76% 79% 88% 94%
$45.21
20 8.67 23.78
PQNDT Salary Survey 2008-2009
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