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QA Engineer Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median qa engineer salary in Albuquerque, NM is $85,500 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$85,500
vs State Avg
+$1,800
vs National
$-4,500
Cost of Living
95%

QA Engineer Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $55,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $128,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,100
$-2,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$87,400
$-4,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$128,250
$-6,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $52,250
25th Percentile $68,400
Median (50th) $85,500
75th Percentile $112,100
90th Percentile $134,900

QA Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$99,000
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$82,800
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$79,200
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$73,800
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a QA Engineer in Albuquerque

Education

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