SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — Florence
Florence, SC · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in Florence, SC is $67,430 a year, 35.3% under the national median of $104,300 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Florence, SC is $67,430 a year, 35.3% under the national median of $104,300 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $53,130 and $96,790. The lowest tenth earn under $50,070, while the highest tenth earn more than $123,690.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $99,250. Of the 285 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 78th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,070 | −52.0% |
| 25th | $53,130 | −49.1% |
| Median (50th) | $67,430 | −35.3% |
| 75th | $96,790 | −7.2% |
| 90th | $123,690 | +18.6% |
| Mean | $77,000 | −26.2% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $99,250 | 240 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $98,350 | 60 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $96,960 | 210 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $86,320 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florence run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $67,430 goes as far as $71,964 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,964US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,430 a year, 35.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,070 to $123,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $99,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Florence, SC?
The median annual wage is $67,430, or $32.42 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 Florence, SC is 35.3% 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 Florence, SC earns more than $123,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,070 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 Charleston, at $99,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Florence, SC. 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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