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QA Engineer Salary in Texas

The median qa engineer salary in Texas 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

#23 of 50

Cost of Living

92%

QA Engineer Salary in Texas by Experience

In Texas, 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 Texas is 92% 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 Texas

Percentile	TX 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 Texas

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Texas include Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Houston, TX

$91,800

Pop. 2,304,580 · COL 96%

Dallas, TX

$95,400

Pop. 1,304,379 · COL 100%

Austin, TX

$99,900

Pop. 978,908 · COL 105%

San Antonio, TX

$84,600

Pop. 1,434,625 · COL 88%

Fort Worth, TX

$88,200

Pop. 918,915 · COL 92%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Texas

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Texas

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