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Careers›Roles›Acid Tester
Mid-Level

Acid Tester

In a lab or on a plant floor, you measure the acidity and concentration of solutions — titrating samples, reading instruments, logging results that keep a process in spec. Quiet, exacting chemistry that production leans on.

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Industries that often hire Acid Testers
Real EstateProfessional Services · 56%Manufacturing · 3%Education · 2%Government · 2%Transportation & Logistics · 1%
Job markets for Acid Testers
Where Acid Tester jobs concentrate · ~23 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Science
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be an Acid Tester

Samples arrive in a steady stream — you titrate, run instruments, and record concentrations against tight tolerances. The work is methodical and repetitive by design, often beside other lab or plant staff. A reading that drifts off-spec is the signal everyone downstream waits on, so accuracy is never optional.

The part that surprises people is how much rides on consistency, not cleverness — the same test, the same way, shift after shift. Chemical handling demands real safety discipline, and the setting ranges from a quiet bench to a noisy production floor on rotating shifts. Throughput tends to set the pace more than you do.

This rewards someone steady, precise, and content with routine that matters. If you crave variety or fast problem-solving, the repetition can grind. But if there's satisfaction in numbers that come out right every time — and in being the checkpoint a process trusts — the work tends to repay it.

What people in this role value
SupportModerate
RelationshipsModerate
IndependenceModerate
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$92K+15%
Technology & Information$91K+13%
Energy & Utilities$82K+2%
Financial Services$81K+2%
Wholesale & Distribution$79K-1%
Compared to Science average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Acid Testers (SOC 19-4043.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$33K–$92K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
10K
U.S. Employment
+1.5%
10yr Growth
1K
Annual Openings

How Acid Tester pay & employment are changing

$77K$74K$71K$68K$65K201920202021202220232024$65K$77K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingTime ManagementMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningCoordinationSpeaking
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
19-4043.00

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midElectrical Prospecting Operator$48KmidTest Technician$68KmidMaterial Handling Technician$48KmidElectrical Logger$48KmidLaboratory Assistant$53KmidChalk Tester$48K
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Common questions about what it's like to be an Acid Tester

What does an Acid Tester do?

In a lab or on a plant floor, you measure the acidity and concentration of solutions — titrating samples, reading instruments, logging results that keep a process in spec. Quiet, exacting chemistry that production leans on.

How much does an Acid Tester make?

Median pay for an Acid Tester is about $48K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $33K to $92K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does an Acid Tester need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Time Management, and Monitoring.

Is an Acid Tester in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 1.5% through 2034, with roughly 9,710 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to an Acid Tester?

Closely related roles include Electrical Prospecting Operator, Test Technician, and Material Handling Technician.

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Acid Tester career advice

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  • SequenceA simple sequence for the first month of anything new: look first, then say what you think, then proposeLook around before you change anything

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