Software Quality Assurance Analyst Salary in Iowa
Tests software to identify defects, automates test suites, and ensures release quality.
State Average
$89,026
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-6.0%
national: $94,702
Metros Covered
13
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$106,330
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $79K | $93K | $106K | $120K | $106K |
| Ames, IAIA | $65K | $82K | $99K | $115K | $99K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $66K | $81K | $97K | $112K | $97K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $58K | $76K | $95K | $113K | $95K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $66K | $80K | $93K | $107K | $94K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $60K | $76K | $91K | $107K | $91K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $59K | $75K | $90K | $106K | $91K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $60K | $75K | $90K | $104K | $90K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $60K | $74K | $89K | $104K | $89K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $56K | $71K | $86K | $101K | $86K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $58K | $70K | $83K | $96K | $83K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $54K | $66K | $78K | $90K | $78K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $45K | $52K | $59K | $65K | $59K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.