SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $97,030, median pay for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Jacksonville, FL tracks the national median of $104,300 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $97,030, median pay for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Jacksonville, FL tracks the national median of $104,300 closely. Pay ranges from under $62,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,500 to $114,240.
Employment stands at 1,060, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Crestview records the highest median at $124,040. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 92nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,250 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $78,500 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $97,030 | −7.0% |
| 75th | $114,240 | +9.5% |
| 90th | $135,080 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $98,990 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $124,040 | 210 | |
| 2 | Punta Gorda | $112,240 | 30 | |
| 3 | Naples | $107,950 | 60 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $106,080 | 30 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $105,000 | 460 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $104,250 | 1,940 | |
| 7 | North Port | $100,450 | 180 | |
| 8 | Miami | $100,050 | 1,960 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $98,870 | 1,930 | |
| 10 | Tallahassee | $90,040 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $97,030 buys what $93,839 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,839US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,030 a year, 7.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,250 to $135,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,060 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $124,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $97,030, or $46.65 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 Jacksonville, FL is 7.0% 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 Jacksonville, FL earns more than $135,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,250 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 Crestview, at $124,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,060 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. 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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