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QA Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania

The median qa engineer salary in Pennsylvania is $88,200 per year, which is 2% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$88,200

vs National

$-1,800

State Rank

#22 of 50

Cost of Living

96%

QA Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania by Experience

In Pennsylvania, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $56,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $132,300 per year. The cost of living index in Pennsylvania is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$56,840

$-1,160 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$90,160

$-1,840 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$132,300

$-2,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pennsylvania

Percentile	PA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$53,900	$55,000	$-1,100
25th Percentile	$70,560	$72,000	$-1,440
Median (50th)	$88,200	$90,000	$-1,800
75th Percentile	$115,640	$118,000	$-2,360
90th Percentile	$139,160	$142,000	$-2,840

QA Engineer Salary by City in Pennsylvania

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Reading. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Philadelphia, PA

$93,600

Pop. 1,603,797 · COL 102%

Pittsburgh, PA

$85,500

Pop. 302,971 · COL 93%

Allentown, PA

$86,400

Pop. 126,092 · COL 94%

Reading, PA

$81,000

Pop. 95,112 · COL 88%

Erie, PA

$77,400

Pop. 94,831 · COL 84%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Pennsylvania

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Pennsylvania has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Pennsylvania

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Pennsylvania's demand may vary based on local industry trends.