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QA Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

The median qa engineer salary in Wisconsin is $82,800 per year, which is 8% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$82,800

vs National

$-7,200

State Rank

#30 of 50

Cost of Living

92%

QA Engineer Salary in Wisconsin by Experience

In Wisconsin, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $53,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,200 per year. The cost of living index in Wisconsin is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$53,360

$-4,640 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$84,640

$-7,360 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$124,200

$-10,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wisconsin

Percentile	WI Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$50,600	$55,000	$-4,400
25th Percentile	$66,240	$72,000	$-5,760
Median (50th)	$82,800	$90,000	$-7,200
75th Percentile	$108,560	$118,000	$-9,440
90th Percentile	$130,640	$142,000	$-11,360

QA Engineer Salary by City in Wisconsin

The largest employment areas for qa engineers in Wisconsin include Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Milwaukee, WI

$82,800

Pop. 577,222 · COL 92%

Madison, WI

$90,000

Pop. 269,840 · COL 100%

Green Bay, WI

$79,200

Pop. 107,395 · COL 88%

Kenosha, WI

$81,000

Pop. 99,986 · COL 90%

Racine, WI

$77,400

Pop. 77,816 · COL 86%

How to Become a QA Engineer in Wisconsin

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in Wisconsin

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