Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $91,990 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.23
10th percentile $51,810
90th percentile $133,400
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,810
    25th
    $76,290
    50th (median)
    $91,990
    75th
    $107,740
    90th
    $133,400

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 109% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 9% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $127,940
    California $127,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,430
    Virginia $123,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $118,090
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $110,570

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Des Moines, IA is $44.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $51,810 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,290.