Best Paying Industries for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
$102,610
National Median Salary
166
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Merchandise Retailers | $170,870 | +66.5% | 80 |
| 2 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $168,130 | +63.9% | 1,280 |
| 3 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $165,700 | +61.5% | 1,840 |
| 4 | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $159,660 | +55.6% | 270 |
| 5 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $151,620 | +47.8% | 2,100 |
| 6 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $148,480 | +44.7% | 220 |
| 7 | Automobile Dealers | $146,480 | +42.8% | 90 |
| 8 | Other Food Manufacturing | $137,390 | +33.9% | 60 |
| 9 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $132,070 | +28.7% | 50 |
| 10 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $130,810 | +27.5% | 5,040 |
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