How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make in New Jersey?
$119,500a year
Median yearly pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers in New Jersey. That is $57.44 an hour or $9,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.44
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,150Median: $119,500Highest 10%: $168,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,150 | $33.73 | |
| 25th | $91,370 | $43.93 | |
| Median | $119,500 | $57.44 | |
| 75th | $138,700 | $66.68 | |
| 90th | $168,700 | $81.10 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $130,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,700 |
| Trenton, NJ | $100,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $91,520 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $90,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $122,200 |
| 5. Virginia | $121,600 |
| 6. New York | $121,200 |
| 7. New Jersey | $119,500 |
| 8. New Mexico | $116,600 |
| 9. Maryland | $111,100 |
| 10. Oregon | $108,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $57.44 ($119,500 a year).
Do software quality assurance analyst and testers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $119,500 against $104,300 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for software quality assurance analyst and tester pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays software quality assurance analyst and testers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $130,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.