Technology Las Cruces, NM Pop. 111,385

QA Engineer Salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico

The median qa engineer salary in Las Cruces, NM is $79,200 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 5.4% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$79,200
vs State Avg
$-4,500
vs National
$-10,800
Cost of Living
88%

QA Engineer Salary in Las Cruces by Experience

In Las Cruces, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $51,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $118,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$51,040
$-6,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$80,960
$-11,040 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$118,800
$-16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Las Cruces, NM

Percentile Las Cruces
10th Percentile $48,400
25th Percentile $63,360
Median (50th) $79,200
75th Percentile $103,840
90th Percentile $124,960

QA Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$99,000
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$85,500
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$82,800
Pop. 104,046
Roswell, NM
$73,800
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a QA Engineer in Las Cruces

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces may vary based on local industry and population growth.