Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,650 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.66
10th percentile $59,280
90th percentile $109,160
Employed locally 40
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,280
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $86,650
    75th
    $92,420
    90th
    $109,160

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,370
    Software Developers$100,210
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,350
    Computer Network Support Specialists$60,120
    Computer Network Architects$100,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Southern Ohio is $41.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Southern Ohio is 15.6% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $59,280 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.