Hiring Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

What do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other do?

• Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
• Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
• Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
• Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
• Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
• Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 17-3029.00.

What does it take to become one?

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

O*NET Job Zone 3, SVP (6.0 to < 7.0). O*NET OnLine.

Employers commonly list experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Autodesk AutoCAD for this role.

What do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other get paid?

BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other in 81 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $45,670 to $107,140 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $74,940. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.

BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 17-3029.

What does hiring one cost?

The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other in this build is $107,140. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $21,428 to $32,142 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.

Frequently asked

How fast can a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other search fill?

23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.

What if the hire does not work out?

A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.