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QA Engineer Salary in Maryland

The median qa engineer salary in Maryland is $104,400 per year, which is 16.0% above the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$104,400

vs National

+$14,400

State Rank

#8 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

QA Engineer Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $67,280, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,600 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$67,280

+$9,280 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$106,720

+$14,720 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$156,600

+$21,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$63,800	$55,000	+$8,800
25th Percentile	$83,520	$72,000	+$11,520
Median (50th)	$104,400	$90,000	+$14,400
75th Percentile	$136,880	$118,000	+$18,880
90th Percentile	$164,720	$142,000	+$22,720

QA Engineer Salary by City in Maryland

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Maryland include Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Baltimore, MD

$102,600

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$111,600

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$115,200

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$108,900

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%

Waldorf, MD

$99,900

Pop. 77,000 · COL 105%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Maryland

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Maryland

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