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QA Engineer Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median qa engineer salary in Santa Fe, NM is $99,000 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$99,000
vs State Avg
+$15,300
vs National
+$9,000
Cost of Living
110%

QA Engineer Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $63,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $148,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,800
+$5,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$101,200
+$9,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$148,500
+$13,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $60,500
25th Percentile $79,200
Median (50th) $99,000
75th Percentile $129,800
90th Percentile $156,200

QA Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$85,500
Pop. 564,559
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 Santa Fe

Education

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