Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $99,800 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.98
10th percentile $61,310
90th percentile $148,740
Employed locally 2,710
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,310
    25th
    $78,990
    50th (median)
    $99,800
    75th
    $126,050
    90th
    $148,740

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 124% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 24% 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
    Midland, TX $97,800
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $97,620
    Corpus Christi, TX $96,530

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Houston, TX is $47.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Houston, TX is 2.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $61,310 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,990.