Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $70,890–$126,360
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #55 of 85
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $98,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,420 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $104,300 and 3% below the TX statewide median of $101,850. It ranks #55 of 85 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Houston
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Flow Solutions | $119,398 | 6 |
| Mphasis | $105,000 | 5 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | $103,002 | 8 |
| LTIMindtree | $84,907 | 6 |
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in other TX metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $103,210 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,070 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $95,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $98,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,420 jobs pay between $70,890 and $126,360. The 10th percentile is $51,800 and the 90th is $147,360.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $104,300 and 3% below the TX statewide median of $101,850. It ranks #55 of 85 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers make an hour in Houston?
About $47.45 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $98,690 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $34.08–$60.75 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers the most in Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Advanced Flow Solutions ($119,398), Mphasis ($105,000), Cognizant Technology Solutions US ($103,002). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.