SOC 15-1253 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers is $102,606 per year ($49.33/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $79,518 and $131,872 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $166,962 per year. There are approximately 199,800 software quality assurance analysts and testers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $29.18 | $60,694 |
| P25 | $38.23 | $79,518 |
| P50MEDIAN | $49.33 | $102,606 |
| P75 | $63.40 | $131,872 |
| P90 | $80.27 | $166,962 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers is $102,606 per year ($49.33/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $79,518 and $131,872 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers is $166,962 per year ($80.27/hr). The 75th percentile is $131,872 per year.
Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn approximately $60,694 per year ($29.18/hr). The 25th percentile is $79,518 per year.
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