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QA Engineer Salary in Springfield, Missouri

The median qa engineer salary in Springfield, MO is $73,800 per year, which is 18% below the national median and 6.8% below the Missouri state average.

City Median
$73,800
vs State Avg
$-5,400
vs National
$-16,200
Cost of Living
82%

QA Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $47,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$47,560
$-10,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$75,440
$-16,560 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$110,700
$-24,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, MO

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $45,100
25th Percentile $59,040
Median (50th) $73,800
75th Percentile $96,760
90th Percentile $116,440

QA Engineer Salary in Other Missouri Cities

Kansas City, MO
$82,800
Pop. 508,090
Saint Louis, MO
$81,000
Pop. 301,578
Columbia, MO
$79,200
Pop. 126,254
Independence, MO
$76,500
Pop. 123,011

How to Become a QA Engineer in Springfield

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Springfield and the surrounding Missouri 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 Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.