Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary
in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Middle 50%
- $81,830–$128,680
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #41 of 85
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro earn a median of $102,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,190 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $104,300 and in line with the MN statewide median of $101,700. It ranks #41 of 85 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,190 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Minneapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | $148,294 | 9 |
| Medtronic | $130,527 | 9 |
| Capgemini America | $130,500 | 6 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | $102,242 | 8 |
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Questions
What is the average Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $102,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,190 jobs pay between $81,830 and $128,680. The 10th percentile is $66,370 and the 90th is $138,570.
Is Minneapolis a high-paying metro for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $104,300 and in line with the MN statewide median of $101,700. It ranks #41 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 Minneapolis?
About $49.10 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $102,130 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.34–$61.87 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 Minneapolis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Best Buy ($148,294), Medtronic ($130,527), Capgemini America ($130,500). 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.