Technology Montana (MT) Rank #31 of 50

QA Engineer Salary in Montana

The median qa engineer salary in Montana is $81,900 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$81,900

vs National

$-8,100

State Rank

#31 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

QA Engineer Salary in Montana by Experience

In Montana, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $52,780, while experienced professionals earn up to $122,850 per year. The cost of living index in Montana is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$52,780

$-5,220 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$83,720

$-8,280 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$122,850

$-12,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montana

Percentile	MT Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$50,050	$55,000	$-4,950
25th Percentile	$65,520	$72,000	$-6,480
Median (50th)	$81,900	$90,000	$-8,100
75th Percentile	$107,380	$118,000	$-10,620
90th Percentile	$129,220	$142,000	$-12,780

QA Engineer Salary by City in Montana

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Montana include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Billings, MT

$82,800

Pop. 117,116 · COL 96%

Missoula, MT

$88,200

Pop. 75,516 · COL 102%

Great Falls, MT

$75,600

Pop. 60,442 · COL 88%

Bozeman, MT

$99,900

Pop. 53,293 · COL 115%

Helena, MT

$81,000

Pop. 32,315 · COL 94%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Montana

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Montana

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