PQNDT 2011 Salary Survey

Quality & Nondestructive Testing Industry
Salary Survey 2011

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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 industrys most comprehensive database of qualified job candidates and current NDT positions available. PQNDTs offices are in Massachusetts, but we serve the entire nation. For additional information contact us at (800) 736-3841 or visit www.pqndt.com.
PQNDT, Inc. 1337 Massachusetts Ave., Box 243 Arlington, MA 02476 800-736-3841 www.pqndt.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Michael Serabian 2011 SALARY SURVEY RESULTS Overall NDT Industry Results Full-time Employees Contractors Results by Certification Level I Level II Level III CWI API Page 1
Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Pages 5-9 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9
Results by Industry Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratories Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel Utility & Power Services
Pages 10-17 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17
Results by Region Pacific South Central North Central Great Lakes Southern Mid-Atlantic Northeast
Pages 18-24 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24
Letter from Michael P. Serabian An Industry on the Move
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I am pleased to deliver the results of PQNDTs 2011 NDT Salary & Benefits Survey. The information presented is based on a nationwide survey conducted during the fourth quarter of 2011. Our intention, as it has been since we started the survey more than a decade ago, is to provide an overview of the NDT and quality inspection industry in terms of employment and compensation. These key indicators are a good way to measure the health of the industry. The results paint a broad picture of the NDT and quality inspection industry. As they say in Detroit, your mileage may vary. However, we have found that NDT professionals at all levels appreciate this glimpse into the profile of the industry. Economy Still Driving the Industry While there are positive signs that the nations economic recovery has also become a rebound for the NDT and quality inspection industries, the professionals responding to our survey are still cautious. Nearly two-thirds believe the country is still in a recession or that the economy is actually getting worse. What this means for NDT and quality professionals is more opportunities, and more choices in the type and location of jobs they accept. The months ahead should Yet there is some confidence emerging. Most contractors (89%) are confident or very confident about finding their next assignment, and 60% think the job market is the same or better than last year. Sincerely, Among full-time employees, 81% feel secure or very secure about keeping their jobs. Only 5% of full-time NDT workers report that they are currently unemployed, which is well below the national unemployment average (8.3% as of the date of this report). Michael P. Serabian President PQNDT, Inc. see a continued easing of the tight job market, as employers seek to fill positions with experienced and proven workers. tions. This may indicate that hiring managers and the companies they represent are confident that the increase in work activity is not a temporary blip, but will be a long-term recovery.
Forecast for 2012 Hiring activity during the first quarter of 2012 was up significantly over the previous quarter and in comparison with the first quarter of 2011. This bodes well for the NDT and quality inspection industry overall.
More job openings are appearing in all areas of the country, and more than half of them are for full-time posi-
1 | Letter from Michael Serabian
PQNDT Salary Survey 2011
Overall NDT Industry Results

KEY INSIGHTS
Compensation in the NDT and inspection industry is on the rise from last year with 3% increase in earnings in 2011.
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 JOB POSITION API Inspector CWI Inspector Director of Quality Level III Specialist NDT Manager NDT Supervisor NDT Technician QA/QC Inspector Quality Manager Sales Scientist/Engineer Other
81% 40% 41% 19% 95% 4% 1% 43 19 25% 12% 4% 4% 29% 2% 6% 18% 3% 34% 35% 15% 14% 10% 5% 1% 14% 9% 8% 26% 10% 7% 1% 5% 4%
Unemployment for NDT and inspection professionals in 2011 is approximately 5%, over 3% less than the current national average.
Eighty One percent of all NDT Professionals are full-time employees.
For the second straight year the NDT industry had a decrease in the number of full-time employees.
The contract labor segment has increased by 35% in comparison to 2010, the largest amount since 2006.
2012 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) 7% 7% 21% 12% 9% 28% 16%
2 | Overall Industry Results
Results for Full-Time Employees

PRIMARY INDUSTRY ON THE ECONOMY
Recovering Strongly Slowly Pulling Out of Recession Still in Recession, LIttle Change Getting Worse 3% 37% 45% 15%
JOB PROSPECTS
Much Better Than Last Year A Little Better Than Last Year About the Same A Little Worse Than Last Year Much Worse Than Last Year 14% 30% 45% 9% 2%
Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & Power Services CERTIFICATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector JOB POSITION API Inspector CWI Inspector Director of Quality Level III Specialist NDT Manager NDT Supervisor NDT Technician QA/QC Inspector Quality Manager Sales Scientist/Engineer Other BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
29% 11% 4% 5% 26% 2% 8% 15%
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
Yes No 95% 5%
3% 34% 38% 13% 11%
LAID OFF IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Yes No 7% 93%
FEEL SECURE IN POSITION

Yes, Very Secure Im Pretty Safe Not Sure How Secure Job Is Worried About Losing Job 43% 38% 17% 3%
RESPONDENT PROFILE Male: Female: Not Specified: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: Annual Compensation: 95% 4% 1% 44 18 $93,055
8% 3% 2% 13% 10% 10% 26% 8% 9% 1% 6% 5%
84% 85% 80% 67% 88% 94% 96%
3 | Full-Time Employees Results
Results for Contractors

PRIMARY INDUSTRY ON THE ECONOMY
Recovering Strongly Slowly Pulling Out of Recession Still in Recession, LIttle Change Getting Worse 4% 27% 48% 21%
JOB PROSPECTS
Much Better Than Last Year A Little Better Than Last Year About the Same A Little Worse Than Last Year Much Worse Than Last Year 10% 26% 43% 14% 7%
Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices CERTIFICATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector JOB POSITION
9% 20% 2% 1% 45% 1% 2% 20%
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
Yes No 68% 32%
3% 33% 15% 23% 26%
CONFIDENCE IN FINDING CONTRACTS

Very Confident Not Totally Confident Very Worried About Finding Assignment Finding Assignments Almost Impossible 62% 27% 8% 4%
RESPONDENT PROFILE Male: Female: Not Specified: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: Avg. Weeks per Assignment: Avg. Months Worked per Year: Hourly Rate: Avg. Overtime Hours per week 95% 4% 1% 46 18 24 9.5 $44.97 19.97
API Inspector CWI Inspector Director of Quality Level III Specialist NDT Manager NDT Supervisor NDT Technician QA/QC Inspector Quality Manager Sales Scientist/Engineer Other FINDING ASSIGNMENTS Internet Newspaper ads Magazine ads Placement agency Word-of-mouth Other
20% 12% 0% 11% 2% 2% 27% 21% 0% 0% 1% 4%
30% 0% 0% 19% 41% 10%
4 | Contractor Results
Results for Level I

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES Average Annual Compensation Average Hourly Rate FULL-TIME BENEFITS
Compensation for NDT Level I professionals saw a solid gain in earnings as the economy continues to recover.
KEY INSIGHTS
The number of Level I Contractors working in the NDT industry in 2011 increased 22%.
$56,401 $17.69
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment
86% 89% 79% 52% 83% 97% 96%
With the economy improving, the Power and Aerospace industry reported strong increases in the number of Level I hired in 2011.
$22.18 12 10 22
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 89% 44% 45% 11% 88% 9% 36 5.3
Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices
25% 9% 6% 4% 25% 3% 11% 19%
5 | Level I Results
Results for Level II

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES KEY INSIGHTS Average Annual Compensation
Compensation numbers for full-time NDT Level II Technicians shows a 30% gain in earning since 2006.
$78,545 $27.43
Average Hourly Rate FULL-TIME BENEFITS
There was a 5% decrease for full-time NDT Level II professionals employed in the industry overall.
The Aerospace industry reported the highest increase in hiring Level II NDT personnel, while most other industries held steady.
There was a 40% increase in the number Level II Contractors employed in the industry in 2011.
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
87% 90% 67% 47% 84% 93% 91%
$34.78 17.4 8.4 18.9
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 83% 18% 65% 17% 95% 5% 39 12.3 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices 29% 8% 6% 4% 22% 3% 10% 18%
6 | Level II Results
Results for Level III

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES KEY INSIGHTS
Approximately 90% of all NDT Level III professionals are 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 Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
$99,520
The number of full-time Level III working in the industry showed no gains in 2011.
The Shipbuilding and Aerospace industries have the greatest number of full-time Level III employees.
89% 87% 80% 69% 85% 92% 95%
The number of Level III Contractors employed in 2011 held steady.
$54.98 25.5 9 13.3
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 91% 68% 23% 9% 96% 4% 49 26
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & Power Services 43% 5% 5% 7% 13% 3% 5% 19%
7 | Level III Results
Results for CWI Inspector

The number of full-time CWI Inspectors employed decrease by 8% since 2011.
$89,947 $33.15
Average Hourly Rate FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
Over 33% of all CWI Inspectors are contractors, the highest number in any segment of the industry.
The Construction and Petrochemical industry reported the highest increases in the number of CWI Inspectors employed.
Both contract and full-time CWI Inspectors showed steady gains in their compensation in 2011.
87% 80% 64% 64% 85% 84% 90%
$46.00 25.1 10 23
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 67% 29% 38% 33% 97% 3% 46 17.6 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Shipbuilding Steel & Foundry Utility & PowerServices 3% 47% 1% 2% 26% 1% 7% 13%
8 | CWI Inspector Results
Results for API Inspector

API Inspectors continue to be compensated the most in comparison to all inspectors in the industry.
$115,950 $43.37
Average Hourly Rate FULL-TIME BENEFITS
The number of full-time API Inspectors decreased by 5%, indicating companies used more contractors in 2011.
The Petrochemical industry continues to employ over 85% of all API Inspectors in the United States.
401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTORS Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
95% 94% 80% 66% 89% 96% 94%
The number of contract API Inspectors increased by over 20% from the previous year.
$54.78 26 10.1 21.8
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: 71% 32% 39% 29% 99% 1% 42 16.6 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES REPORTING Aerospace Construction Defense Laboratory Petrochemical Steel & Foundry Utility & Power Services 1% 6% 1% 2% 86% 1% 3%
9 | API Inspector Results
Results for Aerospace Industry

KEY INSIGHTS
The Aerospace industry had a 50% increase in the number of NDT contractors working in the field.
OVERALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION $77,981
The Aerospace industry employs more Level III's than the Construction and Laboratory industries combined.
Full-time NDT professionals received the most competitive benefit package overall.
Level I Level II Level III CWI Inspector API Inspector FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION
$56,611 $79,567 $95,732 N/A N/A
Females make up 7% of NDT professionals in the Aerospace industry.
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 91% 44% 47% 9% 93% 7% 46 20.3
91% 91% 81% 70% 88% 92% 97%
Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
$39.01 22 10 12
3% 32% 65% 0% 0%
10 | Aerospace Industry Results
Results for Construction Industry

OVERALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE KEY INSIGHTS Average Annual Compensation
The was a 16% increase in contract CWI Inspectors in the Construction industry in 2011.
$91,939
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BASE SALARY Level I Level II Level III API CWI 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 $45.73 23 10 15 86% 71% 66% 59% 78% 88% 87% $57,313 $80,890 $99,929 $103,893 $98,441
Full-time employee's make up only 72% of Construction industry NDT professionals.
The Construction industry employs more CWI Inspectors than Level I, Level II, Level III, and API Inspectors combined.
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 72% 30% 42% 28% 98% 2% 45 18.3
2% 22% 15% 8% 53%
11 | Construction Industry Results
Results for Defense Industry

KEY INSIGHTS
With the economy showing signs of recovery, there was a 2% increase in hiring full-time NDT professional in 2011.
OVERALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation $79,214
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BASE SALARY

Defense hiring will continue to be affected by the US governments need to cut funds in 2012.
The number of NDT Contractors employed in the defense industry decreased for the third year in a row.
Level I Level II Level III API CWI FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate
$57,324 $79,910 $99,812 N/A N/A
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female:
92% 51% 41% 8% 98% 2%
90% 85% 81% 71% 86% 88% 97%
$41.87 22 10 7
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level 1: Level II: Level III: CWI Inspector: API Inspector:
45 20
Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
4% 49% 47% 0% 0%
12 | Defense Industry Results
Results for Laboratories

KEY INSIGHTS
Due to the continued slowdown in the economy, the number of full-time Level I Technicians employed by Laboratories decreased by approximately 50%.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API CWI FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k)2Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate $44.94 22 10 11 90% 94% 87% 71% 85% 98% 94% $55,234 $81,030 $99,812 $112,466 $98,343
The use of contractors to complete projects in the Laboratory industry doubled from 2010 to 2011.
The Laboratory industry showed a strong increase in the number of Level II Technicians hired in 2011.
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor: Male: Female:
94% 48% 46% 6% 87% 13%
Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector:
44 19
4% 45% 37% 7% 7%
13 | Laboratories Results
Results for Petrochemical Industry

There was a 40% increase in the number of NDT contractors employed in 2011.
$93,053
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

Approximately 45% of all full-time NDT professionals are compensated hourly.
The Petrochemical industry reported an 8.5% decrease in the number of full-time professionals working in the field.
Level I Level II Level III CWI Inspector API Inspector FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION
$57,422 $84,134 $99,981 $101,788 $122,194
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: 76% 31% 45% 24% 97% 3% 42 16
89% 88% 73% 57% 85% 98% 94%
$48.94 23 10 22
2% 27% 21% 41% 9%
14 | Petrochemical Industry Results
Results for Shipbuilding Industry

The Shipbuilding industry reports a decrease of over 50% in the use of contractors, one of the largest decreases of all industries reporting in 2011.
$77,423
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API CWI FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION 91% 76% 65% 62% 93% 96% 97% $52,390 $77,488 $99,987 N/A N/A
The Shipbuilding industry continues to show solid gains in compensation and benefits.
The Shipbuilding industry had a strong increase in the number of full-time employees hired in 2011.
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:
89% 40% 49% 11% 97% 3% 48 16
$43.12 23 10 29
7% 34% 49% 0% 10%
15 | Shipbuilding Industry Results
Results for Steel & Foundry Industry

KEY INSIGHTS
The use of contractors declined as more full-time employees were hired in the Steel & Foundry industry.
OVERALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API CWI FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION 91% 85% 79% 67% 93% 97% 97% $49,978 $79,552 $96,857 N/A $79,991 $77,141
Salaried full-time employees made up 50% of the total Steel & Foundry workforce in 2011.
Continued gains in compensation in the Steel & Foundry industry were reported.
There was a strong increase in the number of Level I Technicians hired in 2011.
96% 50% 46% 4% 97% 3% 43 17
$39.34 35 9 16
7% 39% 38% N/A 16%
16 | Steel & Foundry Industry Results
Results for Utility & Power Services

KEY INSIGHTS
As predicted the Utility and Power Services industry increased its full-time workforce for the second year in a row with the expectation of more plants being built in the United States.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API CWI FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Average Hourly Rate $46.97 17 8 23 91% 85% 79% 67% 93% 97% 97% $65,660 $87,120 $108,807 N/A $92,334
The number of contractors used in 2011 decreased by 18%.
The Utility and Power Services industry pays Level III professionals higher wages than all other industries reporting.
81% 44% 37% 19% 96% 4% 45 19
4% 39% 45% N/A 12%
17 | Utility & Power Services Results
Results for Pacific Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation 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 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
$94,677
$59,781 $83,679 $106,113 $121,347 $108,007
90% 42% 48% 10% 95% 5% 44 18
88% 91% 78% 70% 88% 92% 97%
$47.16 27 9.4 19
3% 37% 41% 9% 10%
18 | Pacific Region Results
Results for South Central Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation
$88,771
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector: 95% 5% 43 17 Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week $45.09 24 10 21 89% 87% 76% 70% 85% 94% 97% $55,321 $76,440 $96,799 $108,771 $94,110
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly: Contractor:
78% 40% 38% 22%
3% 35% 24% 24% 14%
19 | South Central Region Results
Results for North Central Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation
$84,990
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector NORTH CENTRAL REGION Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, North Dakota, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Utah, Montana, Wyoming 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: FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION 94% 6% 44 17 Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week $45.87 28 9.5 17 89% 91% 82% 70% 93% 97% 97% $53,670 $75,941 $96,967 $105,111 $90,955
85% 44% 41% 15%
3% 37% 34% 12% 14%
20 | North Central Region Results
Results for Great Lakes Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector FULL-TIME BENEFITS GREAT LAKES REGION Ilinois, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
$83,251
$48,781 $74,652 $96,077 $105,111 $97,432
87% 46% 41% 13%
87% 87% 71% 65% 86% 94% 92%
CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION 94% 6% 45 19 Average Hourly Rate Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week $43.19 17 8.9 19
2% 37% 32% 16% 13%
21 | Great Lakes Region Results
Results for Southern Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector SOUTHERN REGION Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi 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
$84,661
$53,319 $75,609 $95,678 $104,337 $90,167
82% 34% 48% 18% 95% 5% 44 18
86% 86% 75% 65% 86% 94% 96%
$42.73 17 9.2 17.6
1% 36% 34% 13% 16%
22 | Southern Region Results
Results for Mid-Atlantic Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector FULL-TIME BENEFITS MID-ATLANTIC REGION Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey, DC 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
$84,789
$54,148 $77,329 $95,879 $104,399 $88,693
87% 44% 43% 13% 96% 4% 45 21
86% 86% 75% 65% 86% 94% 96%
$39.73 14 8.9 18.3
8% 27% 41% 10% 14%
23 | Mid-Atlantic Region Results
Results for Northeast Region

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE Average Annual Compensation FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Level I Level II Level III API Inspector CWI Inspector FULL-TIME BENEFITS 401(k) Savings Plan Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Educational Assistance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Vacation CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION Contractor: Male: Female: Average Age: Average Years of Experience: CERTIFICATION Level I: Level II: Level III: API Inspector: CWI Inspector: 13% Average Hourly Rate 97% 3% 47 19 Average Weeks Per Assignment Average Months Worked Per Year Average Overtime Hours Per Week
$97,149
$60,001 $85,978 $106,888 $120,901 $105,559
NORTHEAST REGION Connecticut , New York, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire
RESPONDENT PROFILE Full-Time Employee: Salaried: Hourly:
87% 44% 43%
87% 82% 70% 63% 80% 91% 95%
$48.27 17 8.1 22.3
3% 35% 43% 6% 13%
24 | Northeast Region Results
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Letter from Michael P. Serabian An Industry on the Move

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1 | Letter from Michael Serabian

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Overall NDT Industry Results

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Eighty One percent of all NDT Professionals are full-time employees.

2 | Overall Industry Results

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for Full-Time Employees

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29% 11% 4% 5% 26% 2% 8% 15%

3% 34% 38% 13% 11%

LAID OFF IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

FEEL SECURE IN POSITION

8% 3% 2% 13% 10% 10% 26% 8% 9% 1% 6% 5%

84% 85% 80% 67% 88% 94% 96%

3 | Full-Time Employees Results

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for Contractors

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9% 20% 2% 1% 45% 1% 2% 20%

3% 33% 15% 23% 26%

CONFIDENCE IN FINDING CONTRACTS

20% 12% 0% 11% 2% 2% 27% 21% 0% 0% 1% 4%

30% 0% 0% 19% 41% 10%

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for Level I

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86% 89% 79% 52% 83% 97% 96%

25% 9% 6% 4% 25% 3% 11% 19%

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for Level II

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Average Hourly Rate FULL-TIME BENEFITS

87% 90% 67% 47% 84% 93% 91%

$34.78 17.4 8.4 18.9

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for Level III

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89% 87% 80% 69% 85% 92% 95%

The number of Level III Contractors employed in 2011 held steady.

$54.98 25.5 9 13.3

7 | Level III Results

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for CWI Inspector

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87% 80% 64% 64% 85% 84% 90%

8 | CWI Inspector Results

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for API Inspector

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Average Hourly Rate FULL-TIME BENEFITS

95% 94% 80% 66% 89% 96% 94%

$54.78 26 10.1 21.8

9 | API Inspector Results

PQNDT Salary Survey 2011

Results for Aerospace Industry

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$56,611 $79,567 $95,732 N/A N/A

Females make up 7% of NDT professionals in the Aerospace industry.