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How much do exam scorer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for exam scorer in the United States is $31.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.12 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an exam scorer?

Exam Scorers are professionals responsible for evaluating and grading standardized tests, essays, or other assessments. They follow strict guidelines to ensure consistency and fairness in scoring, often working for educational testing companies or school districts. Exam Scorers typically review student responses, assign scores based on rubrics, and may provide feedback as needed. The position requires attention to detail, impartiality, and an understanding of scoring criteria.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an exam scorer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Exam Scorer, you need a strong background in subject matter expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret scoring rubrics, often supported by a bachelor’s degree or teaching experience. Familiarity with online scoring platforms, digital assessment tools, and secure data systems is typically required. Strong analytical skills, time management, and consistency make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure accurate, fair, and efficient evaluation of assessments, which is critical for maintaining educational standards.

What are some common challenges faced by exam scorers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Exam Scorers often encounter challenges such as managing repetitive tasks, maintaining focus during long scoring sessions, and ensuring consistency while interpreting subjective responses. Effective strategies include taking regular breaks to prevent fatigue, following standardized scoring rubrics closely, and participating in calibration sessions with colleagues to align on scoring standards. Open communication with team leads and peers also helps address uncertainties and promotes a supportive work environment.

What is the difference between Exam Scorer vs Test Administrator?

AspectExam ScorerTest Administrator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training on scoring proceduresHigh school diploma or equivalent; training on test administration
Work EnvironmentIndoor, office or remote settings, reviewing exam responsesTesting centers or schools, overseeing test sessions
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, testing companies, certification bodiesSchools, testing centers, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on scoring exams accurately and efficientlyFocuses on managing test sessions and ensuring test security

While both roles are integral to the testing process, Exam Scorers primarily evaluate and score exam responses, whereas Test Administrators oversee the testing environment and ensure proper test procedures are followed. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Exam Scorer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,877 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

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Job description

Overview
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
For more information, visit nyit.edu.
Responsibilities
New York Institute of Technology seeks a Year 2 Exam Coordinator for the Preclinical Education Department at our Long Island campus. Reporting to the Director, the Year 2 Exam Coordinator will:
  • Develop Year 2 exam item request charts/schedule; request items from faculty; track submissions, follow-up.
  • Collate Year 2 Exams; Enter Year 2 items to be used in ExamSoft, inclusive of but not limited to, Exam Tags.
  • Schedule, coordinate, attend and participate in exam meetings to develop Year 2 exams.
  • Share draft exams with course leaders, question writers, and relevant Deans for their review and feedback; edit exam items, as needed.
  • Provide Year 2 students with exam seating information and address student exam-administration related inquiries and student upload related issues.
  • Assist with electronic exam technical issues, as relevant to position.
  • Prepare Year 2 exam administration materials and provide proctoring materials as well as assist with proctoring, as needed.
  • Process exam scoring: Apply statistical analysis to exams, share with relevant others for feedback, update key; score exams; accordingly, provide students/faculty/administrators with results.
  • Post exam scores in the Grading Platform (for all areas - Anatomy, OMM, DPR-ICC, ExamSoft, etc.);
  • Prepare, maintain, and update Year 2 course grade sheets for course for review by deans.
  • Generate lists of Year 2 students/scores for learning specialists to review as well as providing additional exam data, as needed on individual and group performance.
  • Draft a list of students who do not successfully complete courses for review by relevant deans.
  • Attain/Track Year 2 student-exam lateness as well as missed exams and conduct follow-up.
  • Assist with board exam preparation initiatives as they relate to Year 2 course scores.
  • Serve as back-up for Year 1 Exam Coordinator.
  • Perform additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Strong computer, interpersonal, and organizational, skills required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Other Information
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Minimum Salary
USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $65,000.00/Yr.