Technology Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

QA Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median qa engineer salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $82,800 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$82,800
vs State Avg
$-900
vs National
$-7,200
Cost of Living
92%

QA Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $53,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,360
$-4,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,640
$-7,360 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,200
$-10,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $50,600
25th Percentile $66,240
Median (50th) $82,800
75th Percentile $108,560
90th Percentile $130,640

QA Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$99,000
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$85,500
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$79,200
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$73,800
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a QA Engineer in Rio Rancho

Education

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