Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $102,730 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.39
10th percentile $62,620
90th percentile $151,410
Employed locally 70
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,620
    25th
    $78,050
    50th (median)
    $102,730
    75th
    $125,670
    90th
    $151,410

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 146% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 46% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,440
    Maryland $122,310
    Pittsfield, MA $110,990
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $110,340

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,260
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,430
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,580
    Data Scientists $123,810
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Springfield, MA is $49.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Springfield, MA is 0.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $62,620 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,050.