Technology Lewiston, ME Pop. 37,121

QA Engineer Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median qa engineer salary in Lewiston, ME is $78,300 per year, which is 13% below the national median and 8.4% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$78,300
vs State Avg
$-7,200
vs National
$-11,700
Cost of Living
90%

QA Engineer Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $50,460, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,450 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$50,460
$-7,540 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$80,040
$-11,960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$117,450
$-17,550 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $47,850
25th Percentile $62,640
Median (50th) $78,300
75th Percentile $102,660
90th Percentile $123,540

QA Engineer Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$94,500
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$91,800
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$80,100
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$77,400
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a QA Engineer in Lewiston

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.