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QA Engineer Salary in Iowa

The median qa engineer salary in Iowa is $77,400 per year, which is 14% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$77,400

vs National

$-12,600

State Rank

#40 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

QA Engineer Salary in Iowa by Experience

In Iowa, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $49,880, while experienced professionals earn up to $116,100 per year. The cost of living index in Iowa is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$49,880

$-8,120 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$79,120

$-12,880 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$116,100

$-18,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Iowa

Percentile	IA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$47,300	$55,000	$-7,700
25th Percentile	$61,920	$72,000	$-10,080
Median (50th)	$77,400	$90,000	$-12,600
75th Percentile	$101,480	$118,000	$-16,520
90th Percentile	$122,120	$142,000	$-19,880

QA Engineer Salary by City in Iowa

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Iowa include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Des Moines, IA

$80,100

Pop. 214,133 · COL 92%

Cedar Rapids, IA

$76,500

Pop. 137,710 · COL 88%

Davenport, IA

$74,700

Pop. 101,724 · COL 86%

Sioux City, IA

$72,900

Pop. 85,797 · COL 84%

Iowa City, IA

$82,800

Pop. 74,828 · COL 95%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Iowa

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Iowa has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Iowa

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Iowa's demand may vary based on local industry trends.