Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $100,530 -2% vs national
Median hourly $48.33
10th percentile $81,310
90th percentile $152,010
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,310
    25th
    $91,480
    50th (median)
    $100,530
    75th
    $112,880
    90th
    $152,010

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $129,940
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $125,680
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $122,750
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $111,420
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $110,570
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $109,550

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $113,570
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,560
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,960
    Computer Network Support Specialists $81,960
    Database Administrators $94,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Santa Fe, NM is $48.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $81,310 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,480.