Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $105,320 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.64
10th percentile $66,770
90th percentile $168,410
Employed locally 210
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,770
    25th
    $81,610
    50th (median)
    $105,320
    75th
    $130,150
    90th
    $168,410

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 155% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 55% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $129,940
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $125,680
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $122,750
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $111,420
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $110,570
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $109,550

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,450
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Albuquerque, NM is $50.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.6% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $66,770 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,610.