Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $80,330 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $55,510
90th percentile $124,260
Employed locally 100
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,510
    25th
    $63,330
    50th (median)
    $80,330
    75th
    $99,640
    90th
    $124,260

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 135% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 35% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,610
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,110
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $55,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in College Station, TX is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in College Station, TX is 21.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $55,510 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,330.