Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #23 of 46 · NC

8.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $102,060 ≈ $49/hr
Median annual salary $100,390
Employment 8,890

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $61,190P25 $74,250 Median $100,390P75 $128,190P90 $148,710

About 80% of software quality assurance analysts and testerss in North Carolina earn between $61,190 and $148,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$102,060
U.S. average
$111,490

The mean software quality assurance analysts and testers salary in North Carolina is $102,060, about 8.5% below the U.S. average ($111,490). That works out to roughly $49/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $122,980 $118,510 950
Asheville, NC $114,510 $112,790 100
Raleigh-Cary, NC $110,800 $115,100 1,760
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $102,110 $97,050 70
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $101,140 $100,770 40
Greensboro-High Point, NC $99,340 $98,780 270
Fayetteville, NC $97,520 $96,660 80
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $96,320 $94,100 110

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make in North Carolina?

The median software quality assurance analysts and testers salary in North Carolina is $100,390 per year (mean $102,060), and about 80% earn between $61,190 and $148,710.

How much do software quality assurance analysts and testers make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $49 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $102,060 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for software quality assurance analysts and testers?

North Carolina ranks #23 of 46 states for software quality assurance analysts and testers pay. Its mean salary of $102,060 is about 8.5% below the U.S. average of $111,490.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay software quality assurance analysts and testers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for software quality assurance analysts and testers are Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($122,980), Asheville, NC ($114,510), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($110,800), by median annual wage.

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