Texas
How to Become a Nondestructive Testing Technician
Learn what nondestructive testing technician professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$73,860
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
6–8 weeks, but many employers accept the course completion
Total Investment
$515–$535 (ASNT member) / $595–$615 (non-member) depending on method
Employment #s
7110
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring nondestructive testing technician and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: ASNT NDT Level II: The Foundational Working Credential; ASNT NDT Level III: The Apex Credential | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$38,720 – $113,050
United States
$38,720 – $113,050
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
The License/Certification
Continuing Education
12 hours (self-paced, can complete over 2 days)
Examination
The employer administers the practical exam, visual acuity test, and issues the fin
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No state license stands between you and this work — which changes how you compete.
Common Questions
Credential
