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Test Proctor salary
Average test proctor salary
$41,915
How much does a test proctor make?
The average test proctor salary in the United States is $41,915. Test proctor salaries typically range between $22,000 and $78,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for test proctors is $20.15 per hour.
Test proctor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Test proctors earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Test Proctor earn more?
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Average test proctor salary by state
Highest paying states for test proctors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $56,425 | $27.13 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $46,782 | $22.49 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $49,501 | $23.80 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $47,321 | $22.75 |
| 5 | Virginia | $45,611 | $21.93 |
| 6 | Alaska | $56,736 | $27.28 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $46,289 | $22.25 |
| 8 | Vermont | $43,515 | $20.92 |
| 9 | California | $45,045 | $21.66 |
| 10 | New York | $56,328 | $27.08 |
| 11 | Michigan | $41,840 | $20.12 |
| 12 | Maryland | $41,833 | $20.11 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $47,188 | $22.69 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $45,865 | $22.05 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $38,043 | $18.29 |
| 16 | Delaware | $42,203 | $20.29 |
| 17 | Indiana | $41,632 | $20.02 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $38,450 | $18.49 |
| 19 | Ohio | $40,348 | $19.40 |
| 20 | Arizona | $34,808 | $16.73 |
| 21 | Maine | $38,971 | $18.74 |
| 22 | Washington | $33,240 | $15.98 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $33,595 | $16.15 |
| 24 | Illinois | $37,752 | $18.15 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $35,709 | $17.17 |
| 26 | Texas | $31,436 | $15.11 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $33,392 | $16.05 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $30,911 | $14.86 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $38,046 | $18.29 |
| 30 | Nevada | $32,107 | $15.44 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $30,703 | $14.76 |
| 32 | Florida | $30,961 | $14.89 |
| 33 | Missouri | $30,380 | $14.61 |
| 34 | Alabama | $28,471 | $13.69 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $31,394 | $15.09 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $30,984 | $14.90 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $28,860 | $13.88 |
| 38 | Kansas | $29,235 | $14.06 |
| 39 | Oregon | $30,078 | $14.46 |
| 40 | Georgia | $31,138 | $14.97 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $28,668 | $13.78 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $30,230 | $14.53 |
| 43 | Colorado | $27,460 | $13.20 |
| 44 | Idaho | $28,908 | $13.90 |
| 45 | Iowa | $28,606 | $13.75 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $29,564 | $14.21 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $29,050 | $13.97 |
| 48 | Montana | $29,394 | $14.13 |
| 49 | Utah | $25,021 | $12.03 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $26,093 | $12.54 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $28,185 | $13.55 |
Highest paying cities for test proctors
The highest-paying cities for test proctors are New York, NY, Danbury, CT, and Malden, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $56,515 | $27.17 |
| 2 | Danbury, CT | $56,449 | $27.14 |
| 3 | Malden, MA | $49,106 | $23.61 |
| 4 | Hampton, VA | $45,461 | $21.86 |
| 5 | Menlo Park, CA | $44,277 | $21.29 |
| 6 | Hammond, IN | $42,721 | $20.54 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $42,168 | $20.27 |
| 8 | Annapolis, MD | $41,868 | $20.13 |
| 9 | Columbus, OH | $39,577 | $19.03 |
| 10 | Greenville, NC | $35,781 | $17.20 |
| 11 | Tacoma, WA | $33,301 | $16.01 |
| 12 | Miami, FL | $31,487 | $15.14 |
| 13 | Aiken, SC | $30,790 | $14.80 |
| 14 | Baton Rouge, LA | $30,452 | $14.64 |
| 15 | Bend, OR | $29,722 | $14.29 |
| 16 | Tyler, TX | $29,591 | $14.23 |
| 17 | Lawrence, KS | $29,420 | $14.14 |
| 18 | Tulsa, OK | $28,926 | $13.91 |
| 19 | Idaho Falls, ID | $28,698 | $13.80 |
| 20 | Ottumwa, IA | $28,048 | $13.48 |
Test Proctor salary details
A test proctor's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $78,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a test proctor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $78,000 | $6,500 | $38 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $41,915 | $3,493 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying test proctor jobs
The highest paying types of test proctors are teacher internship, instructional assistant, and special education assistant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Paraprofessional | $31,158 | $2,596 | $14.98 | 53,164 |
| Teacher Internship | $48,398 | $4,033 | $23.27 | 105,496 |
| Child Care Teacher | $26,036 | $2,170 | $12.52 | 139,010 |
| Substitute Teachers Aide | $27,488 | $2,291 | $13.22 | 77,249 |
| Teacher Aide | $29,480 | $2,457 | $14.17 | 106,207 |
| Student Internship | $31,256 | $2,605 | $15.03 | 55,578 |
Top companies hiring test proctors now:
Which companies pay test proctors the most?
Test proctor salaries at Pace University and Dallas College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average test proctor salary at companies like Duke University Health System and LA State University Continuing are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pace University | $119,402 | $57.40 |
| 2 | Dallas College | $72,913 | $35.05 |
| 3 | Duke University Health System | $61,604 | $29.62 |
| 4 | LA State University Continuing | $54,555 | $26.23 |
| 5 | The University System of Maryland Foundation | $47,358 | $22.77 |
| 6 | The University of Kansas Health System | $46,829 | $22.51 |
| 7 | AJ Tutoring | $45,802 | $22.02 |
| 8 | Day & Zimmermann | $44,025 | $21.17 |
| 9 | LG-TEK | $43,479 | $20.90 |
| 10 | Bryant & Stratton College | $43,349 | $20.84 |
| 11 | Central Oregon Community College | $43,325 | $20.83 |
| 12 | Triangle Services | $40,535 | $19.49 |
| 13 | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | $39,916 | $19.19 |
| 14 | Virginia's Community Colleges | $38,816 | $18.66 |
| 15 | Tacoma Community College | $38,195 | $18.36 |
| 16 | North Central Texas College | $37,625 | $18.09 |
| 17 | University of Florida | $37,045 | $17.81 |
| 18 | State of West Virginia | $35,245 | $16.94 |
| 19 | Concorde Career Colleges | $34,552 | $16.61 |
| 20 | Educate! | $33,816 | $16.26 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Test Proctor salary trends
The average test proctor salary has risen by $7,694 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average test proctor earned $34,221 annually, but today, they earn $41,915 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for test proctors over the last decade.
Compare test proctor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average test proctor salary over time
Compare test proctor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Test Proctor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,900 | $20.15 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $40,500 | $19.46 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $39,100 | $18.82 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $38,100 | $18.32 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $36,900 | $17.73 | +2.0% |
Recently added test proctor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Highlands College | As Needed Test Proctor-Cartersville Site | Rome, GA | 12/18/2024 | $25,044 |
| Tennessee Board of Regents | Testing Proctor-Adult Education Temporary) | Kingsport, TN | 12/18/2024 | $37,566 |
| Flash Technology Group | Test Proctor Administrative Linthicum Heights | Maryland | 12/16/2024 | $59,400 |
| Ohio University | Spring Semester Student Testing Services Proctor | Athens, OH | 12/15/2024 | $24,001 |
| Cross Country Education | Testing Proctor | Watsonville, CA | 12/15/2024 | $44,871 |
| Holyoke Community College | Test Proctor-Assessment Center | Holyoke, MA | 12/14/2024 | $37,566 |
| Dutchess County Boces | GED Test Proctor | Fine, NY | 12/13/2024 | $31,305 |
| Danbury Public Schools District | AP Testing Proctor | Danbury, CT | 12/13/2024 | $50,088 |
| Berkeley County School District | Temporary Employee-GED Testing Proctor-/Fishburne Educational Center | Cope, SC | 12/13/2024 | $52,175 |
| Independence School District | Adult ED Test Proctor/Enrollment Specialist | Noel, MO | 12/13/2024 | $52,175 |
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