Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $99,300 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.74
10th percentile $58,320
90th percentile $132,770
Employed locally 250
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,320
    25th
    $77,930
    50th (median)
    $99,300
    75th
    $122,480
    90th
    $132,770

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $103,890
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $102,420

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $114,230
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,910
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,970
    Information Security Analysts $88,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Tucson, AZ is $47.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $58,320 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,930.