Selling radiographic inspection gear and services — x-ray, ultrasonic, gamma-ray for non-destructive testing — to manufacturers, refineries, and inspection contractors. Heavy on technical knowledge and radiation-safety certifications, with capital sales cycles measured in months.
Radiographic Inspection Equipment and Services Sales Representative pay typically runs $66K–$146K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 2% through 2034.
Selling radiographic inspection equipment means knowing NDT methods as well as the products — x-ray, gamma-ray, ultrasonic, and computed radiography systems used for non-destructive testing. Your customers are manufacturers, refineries, pipeline operators, and inspection contractors who need to find flaws without destroying the part.
The workflow follows capital equipment sales cycles. Smaller deals (portable x-ray tubes, film, accessories) close faster; larger systems (digital radiography setups, automated inspection lines) involve specification, demo, and multi-stakeholder approval that stretches over months. Technical presentations and on-site demos are common.
The challenge is maintaining technical credibility with customers who are radiation-safety experts. Your buyers often hold CHP, RT-III, or similar certifications and will test your product knowledge immediately. The reps who succeed build trust through technical competence rather than sales polish.
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Selling radiographic inspection gear and services — x-ray, ultrasonic, gamma-ray for non-destructive testing — to manufacturers, refineries, and inspection contractors. Heavy on technical knowledge and radiation-safety certifications, with capital sales cycles measured in months.
Median pay for a Radiographic Inspection Equipment and Services Sales Representative is about $100K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $49K to $195K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Speaking, Persuasion, Active Listening, Negotiation, and Social Perceptiveness.
Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 1.9% through 2034, with roughly 293,930 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Junior Radiographic Inspection Equipment And Services Sales Representative, Engineering Supplies Sales Representative, and Sales Engineer.
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