Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $105,850 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.89
10th percentile $60,510
90th percentile $180,760
Employed locally 80
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,510
    25th
    $90,450
    50th (median)
    $105,850
    75th
    $138,740
    90th
    $180,760

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 121% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 21% 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
    Binghamton, NY $102,070
    Missoula, MT $100,790
    Helena, MT $100,530
    Billings, MT $69,230

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $107,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,740
    Computer Programmers $129,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,420
    Computer Network Support Specialists $62,100
    Computer Occupations, All Other $75,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Bozeman, MT is $50.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Bozeman, MT is 3.2% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $60,510 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,450.