Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $165,700 +61.5% vs national
Median hourly $79.66
10th percentile $82,150
90th percentile $223,560
Employed locally 7,590
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,150
    25th
    $111,650
    50th (median)
    $165,700
    75th
    $194,090
    90th
    $223,560

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 105% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $128,270

    Nearby metros — Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,580
    California $127,010
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $111,040
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,590

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other $168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $160,800
    Data Scientists $173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $80,930
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $178,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in San Jose, CA is $79.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in San Jose, CA is 61.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $82,150 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,650.