Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $79,640–$142,720
- vs U.S. median
- +17%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 85
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $122,210 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,050 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% above the U.S. median of $104,300 and in line with the MA statewide median of $122,210. It ranks #13 of 85 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,050 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Boston
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Associates | $155,482 | 5 |
| The MathWorks | $152,356 | 76 |
| State Street Bank and Trust | $147,762 | 17 |
| Amazon | $136,800 | 9 |
| Staples | $136,350 | 8 |
| Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S. | $125,926 | 6 |
| Capgemini America | $120,231 | 6 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | $119,912 | 14 |
| HealthEdge Software | $118,795 | 5 |
| SS&C Technologies | $112,000 | 5 |
| InterSystems | $111,779 | 9 |
| AIR Worldwide | $107,494 | 5 |
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in other MA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $107,370 |
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Questions
What is the average Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $122,210 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,050 jobs pay between $79,640 and $142,720. The 10th percentile is $68,050 and the 90th is $168,030.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
That is 17% above the U.S. median of $104,300 and in line with the MA statewide median of $122,210. It ranks #13 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 Boston?
About $58.75 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $122,210 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.29–$68.62 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 Boston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Curriculum Associates ($155,482), The MathWorks ($152,356), State Street Bank and Trust ($147,762). 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.