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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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Information Technology

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$49,830($23.96/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$97,700($46.97/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$137,570($66.14/hr)

Ratings

Wage (5/5)
*****$
Job Openings (5/5)
*****$
Job Growth Rate (5/5)
*****$
Experience Level (4/5)
****$-

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Annual Median Wage
$ 97,700
$49,830 $137,570
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers design and execute software tests to identify problems and learn how the software works.

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +2.6%

Job Openings 998

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Education & Training

Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
Computer Engineering Technology
Bioprocess Technology
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Software & Media Applications, Other
Computer Science
Web Technologies
Computer Programming
Information Technology
Computing & Information Systems
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License
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Private Training Programs

SQL Programming Introduction (Online w/ Mentor) PTIT1113

IT-1100 Fundamentals of IT

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Certified Business Analyst

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP/CEH/CISA/CRISC/CISM)

CompTIA Network+ certification

Digital Marketing Certified Associate

Java Programming

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Salesforce.com Analyst

Technical Business Analyst

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity - ITA

CySA+CYBERSECURITY ANALYST/SPECIALIST

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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers design and execute software tests to identify problems and learn how the software works.
What do they typically do
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.6%
Job Opening 998
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
Computer Engineering Technology
Bioprocess Technology
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Software & Media Applications, Other
Computer Science
Web Technologies
Computer Programming
Information Technology
Computing & Information Systems
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
SQL Programming Introduction (Online w/ Mentor) PTIT1113
IT-1100 Fundamentals of IT
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Certified Business Analyst
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP/CEH/CISA/CRISC/CISM)
CompTIA Network+ certification
Digital Marketing Certified Associate
Java Programming
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Salesforce.com Analyst
Technical Business Analyst
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity - ITA
CySA+CYBERSECURITY ANALYST/SPECIALIST
More
8401
By Goal Career
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
By Current Occupation
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
10606
Change 2205

Interests

Investigative
Conventional
Realistic

Work Place

Developing software is usually a collaborative process. As a result, software assurance analysts, and testers work on teams with others who also contribute to designing, developing, and programming successful software. Most software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers work full time.

Top Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Specialties

Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Mathematics
English Language

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.

Training

Usually several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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