How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $44.25 an hour or $7,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 214
- Jobs in the area
- 230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 25th | $79,530 | $38.24 | |
| Median | $92,050 | $44.25 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.49 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.39 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actuary | $138,200 |
| Computer Programmer | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $128,700 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Occupation | $113,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $44.25 ($92,050 a year).
Do software quality assurance analyst and testers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $92,050 against $104,300 nationally, 12% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $86,050, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for software quality assurance analyst and tester pay?
137 of 214 metro areas with data.
How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,800 or more.
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.