Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Washington
Also called: Software Quality Assurance Testers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Washington earn a median of $128,480 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($104,300)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 7,970
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,180; the top 10% earn over $202,730. Nationally the range is $61,440 to $167,010.
States ranked near Washington
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in Washington
How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make in Washington?
The median is $128,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,180 and the top 10% earn over $202,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for software quality assurance analysts and testers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 46 (+23% vs. the national median of $104,300). Living costs are not included.