Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $82,590 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.71
10th percentile $50,170
90th percentile $167,700
Employed locally 50
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,170
    25th
    $60,750
    50th (median)
    $82,590
    75th
    $135,600
    90th
    $167,700

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 124% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $165,700
    Lexington Park, MD $159,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $129,940
    Rochester, MN $128,820

    Nearby metros — Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $111,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $102,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,800
    Midland, TX $97,800
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $97,620

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,240
    Software Developers $102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,740
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Data Scientists $95,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Abilene, TX is $39.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.05 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries?

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Abilene, TX is 19.5% below the national median of $102,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $50,170 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,750.