SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — Eastern North Carolina
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Eastern North Carolina, NC is $102,110 per year, close to the national median of $104,300 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Eastern North Carolina, NC is $102,110 per year, close to the national median of $104,300 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $70,850 and $117,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,790 and the ninetieth at $128,760.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $122,980. Of the 476 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 38th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,790 | −51.3% |
| 25th | $70,850 | −32.1% |
| Median (50th) | $102,110 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $117,610 | +12.8% |
| 90th | $128,760 | +23.5% |
| Mean | $97,050 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $122,980 | 950 | |
| 2 | Asheville | $114,510 | 100 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $110,800 | 1,760 | |
| 4 | Pinehurst | $101,140 | 40 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $99,340 | 270 | |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $97,520 | 80 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $93,540 | 50 | |
| 8 | Wilmington | $86,200 | 190 | |
| 9 | Greenville | $85,930 | 40 | |
| 10 | Charlotte | $81,990 | 3,900 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $102,110 goes as far as $108,282 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,282US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,110 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,790 to $128,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $122,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Eastern North Carolina, NC?
The median annual wage is $102,110, or $49.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $104,300, so pay in Eastern North Carolina, NC is 2.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern North Carolina, NC earns more than $128,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Durham, at $122,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Eastern North Carolina, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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