SOC 15-1253 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Ocala, FL is $61,070 a year, 41.4% 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 Ocala, FL is $61,070 a year, 41.4% under the national median of $104,300 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,940 and $106,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,980 and the ninetieth at $124,940.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Crestview leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $124,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 87th of 313 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,980 | −56.9% |
| 25th | $60,940 | −41.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,070 | −41.4% |
| 75th | $106,200 | +1.8% |
| 90th | $124,940 | +19.8% |
| Mean | $83,380 | −20.1% |
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 | Jacksonville | $97,030 | 1,060 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $61,070 buys what $59,062 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 43.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,062US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,070 a year, 41.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,980 to $124,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $61,070, or $29.36 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 Ocala, FL is 41.4% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $124,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,980 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, 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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