Technology Pawtucket, RI Pop. 75,604

QA Engineer Salary in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The median qa engineer salary in Pawtucket, RI is $87,300 per year, which is 3% below the national median and 8.5% below the Rhode Island state average.

City Median
$87,300
vs State Avg
$-8,100
vs National
$-2,700
Cost of Living
96%

QA Engineer Salary in Pawtucket by Experience

In Pawtucket, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $56,260, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,950 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,260
$-1,740 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$89,240
$-2,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,950
$-4,050 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pawtucket, RI

Percentile Pawtucket
10th Percentile $53,350
25th Percentile $69,840
Median (50th) $87,300
75th Percentile $114,460
90th Percentile $137,740

QA Engineer Salary in Other Rhode Island Cities

Providence, RI
$98,100
Pop. 190,934
Warwick, RI
$92,700
Pop. 82,823
Cranston, RI
$90,900
Pop. 82,934
East Providence, RI
$89,100
Pop. 47,139

How to Become a QA Engineer in Pawtucket

Education

Most qa engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Pawtucket and the surrounding Rhode Island 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 Pawtucket may vary based on local industry and population growth.