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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253) in Southwest Workforce Development Area
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Southwest WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$44.11
Entry wage$27.19
10th percentile wage$26.68
50th percentile wage$43.64
90th percentile wage$64.34
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services8041.4%
Information5025.1%
Manufacturing3014.6%
Financial Activities2012.9%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing30$53.13
Information50$48.55
Financial Activities20$43.04
Professional and Business Services80$33.09
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253)
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $43.64 $51.98 -$8.34
2022$42.02+3.8%$50.06+3.8%-$8.03
2021$40.15+4.7%$47.83+4.7%-$7.67
2020$39.11+2.7%$46.58+2.7%-$7.47
2019$38.31+2.1%$45.63+2.1%-$7.32
2018$37.43+2.3%$44.59+2.3%-$7.15
2017$36.64+2.2%$43.64+2.2%-$7.00
2016$35.88+2.1%$42.73+2.1%-$6.85
2015$35.20+1.9%$41.92+1.9%-$6.72
2014$34.49+2.1%$41.08+2.1%-$6.59
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $43.64 $28.18 $15.46
2022$42.02+3.8%$27.24+3.4%$14.78
2021$40.15+4.7%$25.78+5.7%$14.38
2020$39.11+2.7%$24.89+3.5%$14.21
2019$38.31+2.1%$24.19+2.9%$14.13
2018$37.43+2.3%$23.48+3.0%$13.95
2017$36.64+2.2%$22.81+2.9%$13.83
2016$35.88+2.1%$22.28+2.4%$13.60
2015$35.20+1.9%$21.71+2.6%$13.48
2014$34.49+2.1%$21.25+2.2%$13.23
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $50.15  120  
Northwest $46.10  80  
North Central $45.84  540  
South Central $45.54  110  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $45.84  540  
Southwest $43.64  190  
Eastern $50.15  120  
South Central $45.54  110  
Wages in other areas
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