Backflow Testing

Backflow Testing Salary

$37K

$57K

$81.5K

$58,820

/year

$28.28

/hour

Backflow Testing Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$58,820

Columbus

Ohio

$56,814

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    How much does a Backflow Testing make?

    As of Jun 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Backflow Testing in the United States is $58,820 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.28 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,131/week or $4,901/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,500 and as low as $37,000, the majority of Backflow Testing salaries currently range between $50,500 (25th percentile) to $65,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $75,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Backflow Testing varies greatly (by as much as 14500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Backflow Testing in your area makes on average $56,814 per year, or $2,006 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $58,820. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Backflow Testing salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Backflow Testing jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Backflow Testing Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Backflow Testing job is above the national average. Topping the list is Santa Barbara, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $13,202 (22.4%), and Santa Barbara, CA, furthers that trend with another $15,605 (26.5%) above the $58,820 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Backflow Testing appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Santa Barbara, CA, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Backflow Testing role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Santa Barbara, CA

    $74,425

    $35.78

    Nome, AK

    $72,966

    $35.08

    Berkeley, CA

    $72,022

    $34.63

    Sitka, AK

    $70,859

    $34.07

    Pennington County, SD

    $70,299

    $33.80

    San Francisco, CA

    $69,300

    $33.32

    Falls Church, VA

    $69,121

    $33.23

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $69,034

    $33.19

    Livermore, CA

    $68,995

    $33.17

    San Jose, CA

    $68,937

    $33.14

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Backflow Testing Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Backflow Testing category.

    For example Public Health Microbiologist jobs pay as much as $28,347 (48.2%) more than the average Backflow Testing salary of $58,820. If you're qualified, finding work as a Public Health Microbiologist may help you make more money than that of the average Backflow Testing position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Public Health Microbiologist

    $87,167

    $41.91

    Respiratory Consultant

    $85,698

    $41.20

    Asbestos Removal

    $58,434

    $28.09

    Hazwoper Technician

    $48,222

    $23.18

    Environmental Service

    $38,016

    $18.28

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Backflow Testing salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $58,820 per year or $28.28 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.