Technology Roswell, NM Pop. 48,422

QA Engineer Salary in Roswell, New Mexico

The median qa engineer salary in Roswell, NM is $73,800 per year, which is 18% below the national median and 11.8% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$73,800
vs State Avg
$-9,900
vs National
$-16,200
Cost of Living
82%

QA Engineer Salary in Roswell by Experience

In Roswell, 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 Roswell, NM

Percentile Roswell
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 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
Las Cruces, NM
$79,200
Pop. 111,385

How to Become a QA Engineer in Roswell

Education

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