Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in California earn a median salary of $110,548 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.7% vs the national median of $102,610. An estimated 27,950 software quality assurance analysts and testers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $97,150 to $165,700 depending on location.
$110,548
Avg median salary in California
$165,700
Highest paying metro
$97,150
Lowest paying metro
27,950
Employed in California
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $165,700 | $111,650 | $194,090 | 7,590 |
| San Francisco, CA | $139,580 | $99,710 | $168,130 | 7,910 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $126,730 | $89,870 | $144,020 | 100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $111,040 | $82,110 | $136,930 | 870 |
| San Diego, CA | $109,590 | $85,610 | $137,110 | 2,260 |
| Vallejo, CA | $107,650 | $101,240 | $136,290 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $106,750 | $79,510 | $149,260 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $106,600 | $85,000 | $124,110 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,400 | $76,130 | $134,010 | 7,560 |
| Oxnard, CA | $105,660 | $80,780 | $131,400 | 280 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $105,620 | $75,960 | $128,200 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $102,600 | $77,790 | $130,270 | 560 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,480 | $75,270 | $127,130 | 80 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $101,840 | $80,990 | $132,060 | 210 |
| Chico, CA | $98,470 | $46,770 | $152,390 | 30 |
| Salinas, CA | $98,020 | $80,830 | $127,870 | 30 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,990 | $75,250 | $123,950 | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $97,150 | $74,990 | $120,220 | 110 |