Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $105,620 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.78
10th percentile $55,890
90th percentile $155,550
Employed locally 60
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,890
    25th
    $75,960
    50th (median)
    $105,620
    75th
    $128,200
    90th
    $155,550

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 113% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $165,700
    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

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,900
    Web Developers $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $50.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $55,890 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,960.