SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Minneapolis, MN is $102,130 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 Minneapolis, MN is $102,130 per year, close to the national median of $104,300 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $66,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $138,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,830 to $128,680.
Employment stands at 2,190, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Rochester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $120,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 127th of 670 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,370 | −36.4% |
| 25th | $81,830 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $102,130 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $128,680 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $138,570 | +32.9% |
| Mean | $106,150 | +1.8% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $120,630 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minneapolis sit close to the national average, so $102,130 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$102,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,580US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,130 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,370 to $138,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $120,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Minneapolis, MN?
The median annual wage is $102,130, or $49.10 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN earns more than $138,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,370 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 Rochester, at $120,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,190 jobs in this occupation in Minneapolis, MN. 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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