SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · United States
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers across the United States is $104,300 per year, measured over 186,740 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $128,740.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Pay for this occupation varies by 106.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $128,740 and West Virginia pays $62,300.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,740 | 27,710 | |
| 2 | Washington | $128,480 | 7,970 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $123,690 | 5,110 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $122,210 | 6,640 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $121,590 | 10,160 | |
| 6 | New York | $121,240 | 10,460 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $119,470 | 6,550 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $116,580 | 450 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $111,100 | 5,880 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $108,440 | 1,840 |
States with the most Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 27,710 | $128,740 | |
| 2 | Texas | 19,590 | $101,850 | |
| 3 | New York | 10,460 | $121,240 | |
| 4 | Florida | 10,320 | $100,210 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 10,160 | $121,590 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 8,890 | $100,390 | |
| 7 | Washington | 7,970 | $128,480 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 7,110 | $103,040 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,640 | $122,210 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 6,550 | $119,470 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $166,530 | 6,480 |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $147,520 | 400 |
| 3 | Boulder | $136,410 | 500 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $134,630 | 5,880 |
| 5 | Greeley | $134,350 | 60 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $133,970 | 100 |
| 7 | Kiryas Joel | $130,710 | 170 |
| 8 | New York | $130,540 | 11,460 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $129,880 | 2,670 |
| 10 | Seattle | $129,690 | 6,650 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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