Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Occupation

$102,610
National Median Salary
$49.33
Median Hourly Wage
199,800
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$60,690
$79,520
$102,610
$131,870
$166,960

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2021-2024)

+4.5%
3 Year Change
$98,220
2021 Median
$102,610
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Industry Annual Median Employment
General Merchandise Retailers $170,870 80
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $168,130 1,280
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $165,700 1,840
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media $159,660 270
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $151,620 2,100

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Top Paying States for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $128,270 9,220
California $127,010 31,530
Virginia $123,270 9,880
Maryland $122,310 6,340
Colorado $114,600 5,580

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General Merchandise Retailers Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Automobile Dealers Other Food Manufacturing Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Social Advocacy Organizations