SOC 15-1253 · California · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in California is $121,076 per year ($58.21/hr). This is 18% higher than the national median of $102,606. The middle 50% earn between $93,832 and $155,609 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $197,015.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $34.43 | $71,619 | +18.0% |
| P25 | $45.11 | $93,832 | +18.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $58.21 | $121,076 | +18.0% |
| P75 | $74.81 | $155,609 | +18.0% |
| P90 | $94.72 | $197,015 | +18.0% |
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 median (P50) annual salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in California is approximately $121,076, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 18% higher than the national median of $102,606.
Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) in California earn approximately $71,619 per year. The 25th percentile is $93,832. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $197,015.
California pays 18% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $102,606 vs $121,076 in California. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
Free BLS wage benchmarks, JOLTS talent signals, and AI analyst briefs