Built Environment
Construction Materials Tester
Code compliance starts with field evidence.
AI Risk Score: 3/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Test soil, concrete, and asphalt samples to verify structural and regulatory requirements.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Sample collection and site context still require in-person execution and chain-of-custody discipline.
What it pays
$42,000 - $70,000
BLS OOH: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (materials testing proxy)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Technician pathway + ACI/ICC certifications.
Estimated time to entry: ~12 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- NCEES: Member licensing board directory (state-by-state)
- U.S. DOL: State apprenticeship agencies directory
Where demand is growing
Durable demand tied to permitting and quality control standards.
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