Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $84,390 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.57
10th percentile $52,100
90th percentile $138,960
Employed locally 70
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,100
    25th
    $65,070
    50th (median)
    $84,390
    75th
    $123,960
    90th
    $138,960

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 132% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 32% 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
    Lubbock, TX $111,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $102,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,800
    Midland, TX $97,800
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $97,620

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $118,870
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other $96,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,710
    Data Scientists $94,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Waco, TX is $40.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Waco, TX is 17.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $52,100 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,070.