Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Arizona

$51,285 $166,436
10th pct Median: $96,765 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$51,285
25th Percentile$69,671
50th (Median)$96,765
75th Percentile$133,536
90th (Top Earners)$166,436
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $96,765 for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers has the purchasing power of approximately $93,312 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers make in Arizona?
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $96,765 per year ($46.52/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $98,740.
Is Arizona a good state for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for software quality assurance analysts and testers. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $96,765 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $93,312 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Arizona

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the technology sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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