What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Test Director?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Test Director jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD (54.7% above average), followed by Beverly, MA and Glenwood Springs, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Pennington County, SD $150,905 $12,575 $2,902 $72.55 Beverly, MA $148,121 $12,343 $2,848 $71.21 Glenwood Springs, CO $145,560 $12,130 $2,799 $69.98 National City, CA $145,205 $12,100 $2,792 $69.81 Midland, MI $138,505 $11,542 $2,663 $66.59 Spearfish, SD $135,521 $11,293 $2,606 $65.15 Burleigh County, ND $134,435 $11,202 $2,585 $64.63 Boca Raton, FL $131,187 $10,932 $2,522 $63.07 State College, PA $131,093 $10,924 $2,521 $63.03 Joplin, MO $127,929 $10,660 $2,460 $61.50

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Q: How much does a Test Director make?

The average annual pay for a test director in the United States is $97,531 a year — that works out to approximately $46.89 an hour. The middle 80% of Test Directors earn between $45,000 (10th percentile) and $147,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Test Director Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Test Director in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Physical Therapy Reviewer at $836 (0.9%) above Test Director. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Physical Therapy Reviewer $96,695 $8,057 $1,859 $46.49 Entry Level Home Health Occupational Therapist $94,375 $7,864 $1,814 $45.37 Ota Starting $61,491 $5,124 $1,182 $29.56 Graduate Recruiter $52,310 $4,359 $1,005 $25.15 Certified Professional Ergonomist $44,606 $3,717 $857 $21.45

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Test Director Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$97,531

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Ohio

$94,205

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How much does a Test Director make?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Test Director in the United States is $97,531 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,875/week or $8,127/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $153,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Test Director salaries currently range between $47,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $147,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Test Director varies greatly (by as much as 92500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Test Director in your area makes on average $94,205 per year, or $3,326 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $97,531. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Test Director salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Test Director 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 Test Director Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Test Director job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Beverly, MA, and Glenwood Springs, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Glenwood Springs, CO, beats the national average by $48,029 (49.2%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $53,374 (54.7%) above the $97,531 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between Pennington County, SD, and Joplin, MO, , 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 Test Director role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Pennington County, SD	$150,905	$12,575	$2,902	$72.55
Beverly, MA	$148,121	$12,343	$2,848	$71.21
Glenwood Springs, CO	$145,560	$12,130	$2,799	$69.98
National City, CA	$145,205	$12,100	$2,792	$69.81
Midland, MI	$138,505	$11,542	$2,663	$66.59
Spearfish, SD	$135,521	$11,293	$2,606	$65.15
Burleigh County, ND	$134,435	$11,202	$2,585	$64.63
Boca Raton, FL	$131,187	$10,932	$2,522	$63.07
State College, PA	$131,093	$10,924	$2,521	$63.03
Joplin, MO	$127,929	$10,660	$2,460	$61.50

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Test Director Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Test Director job category, we found that Physical Therapy Reviewer jobs have average salaries similar than Test Director jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Physical Therapy Reviewer	$96,695	$8,057	$1,859	$46.49
Entry Level Home Health Occupational Therapist	$94,375	$7,864	$1,814	$45.37
Ota Starting	$61,491	$5,124	$1,182	$29.56
Graduate Recruiter	$52,310	$4,359	$1,005	$25.15
Certified Professional Ergonomist	$44,606	$3,717	$857	$21.45

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Infographic detailing Test Director salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $97,531 per year or $46.89 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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