SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — North Dakota
North Dakota · 2 metro areas compared
In North Dakota the median wage is $83,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Dakota the median wage is $83,920. That is 19.5% lower than the national median of $104,300. Pay ranges from under $63,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,520 to $87,380.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. North Dakota ranks number 38th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fargo records the highest median at $85,670. Of the 556 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 106th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,060 | −39.5% |
| 25th | $78,520 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $83,920 | −19.5% |
| 75th | $87,380 | −16.2% |
| 90th | $106,000 | +1.6% |
| Mean | $83,460 | −20.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $83,920 goes as far as $94,292 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,292US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,920 a year, 19.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,060 to $106,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $85,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $83,920, or $40.35 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 North Dakota is 19.5% 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 North Dakota earns more than $106,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,060 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 Fargo, at $85,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. 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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