What is the median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa is $85,550.

How does Iowa compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?

The Iowa median is -19.8% versus the BLS national figure of $106,735.

What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $51,130 and the 90th-percentile at $128,200, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Iowa

Median annual$85,550

Mean annual$90,600

Range (10th to 90th)$51,130 to $128,200

Iowa employment1,080

State vs national-19.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Iowa software quality assurance analysts and testers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $66,500 and $104,320, with a median of $85,550.

Real disclosed salaries

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 88 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $82,972. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	4	$59,079
Level II — qualified	47	$76,482
Level III — experienced	15	$94,786
Level IV — fully competent	6	$112,466

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	22	$76,482
Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc.	Senior Technical Lead - IST Engineering	5	$122,600
SANAV TECHNOLOGIES LLC	Automation QA Engineer	3	$76,482
SAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.	QUALITY ENGINEER	3	$76,482
COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC	Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester	2	$80,000
HCL AMERICA INC	Senior Test Lead	2	$94,552
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	ANALYST - TESTING	2	$75,910
NUEVE SOLUTIONS, LLC.	SOFTWARE DEVELOPER IN TEST AUTOMATION	2	$71,469
Millennium Software, Inc.	Software Test Engineer	2	$106,080
LOGIC PLANET, INC.	Quality Assurance Analyst	2	$77,241

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

QA Analyst at Collaborate Solutions Inc.
$83,554
JohnstonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500804
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC
$80,000
JohnstonDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-479683
IT Quality Assurance Analyst at Camelot Integrated Solutions Inc
$94,786
West Des MoinesDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-469833
Senior Test Lead at HCL AMERICA INC
$111,654
JohnstonDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460176
Test Consultant 3 at Capgemini America Inc
$127,089
Cedar RapidsDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-452796
Lead Software Test Engineer at Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc.
$105,574
Cedar RapidsDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-444579
SENIOR TECH LEAD at OPUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
$110,364
DES MOINESDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-432731
Analyst - Testing at Tata Consultancy Services Limited
$94,786
West Des MoinesDecided Nov 24, 2025I-200-25321-414283

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay by experience level in Iowa

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers specialties in Iowa

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 51 certified offers. The most common variant is SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers at a median of $75,338.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	12	$75,338
Mgr. JC50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	10	$94,786
Software Test Engineer	Millennium Software, Inc.	7	$96,000
QA Analyst	Collaborate Solutions Inc.	4	$81,777
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester	LTIMindtree Limited	3	$90,120
Analyst - Testing	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	3	$76,482
Automation QA Engineer	SANAV TECHNOLOGIES LLC	3	$76,482
Senior Technical Lead - IST Engineering	Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc.	3	$122,600
Quality Assurance Analyst	LOGIC PLANET, INC.	3	$76,482
Software Quality Assurance Analyst	FUSION GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS INC	3	$76,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa, by industry

Median offered wage across 88 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $79,000.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Technology and software	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	74	$79,000
Transportation and logistics	Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc.	5	$122,600
Professional services	Corteva Agriscience LLC	5	$91,270
Manufacturing	SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.	2	$84,600
Retail and wholesale	Medline Industries, LP.	1	$112,250
Finance and insurance	Transamerica Life Insurance Company	1	$93,705

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Iowa over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Iowa2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
4.4 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.0 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
02
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
03
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
04
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
05
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
06
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
07
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
08
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+10.0%

Projected annual openings

—

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa is $85,550.
How does Iowa compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?: The Iowa median is -19.8% versus the BLS national figure of $106,735.
What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Iowa?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $51,130 and the 90th-percentile at $128,200, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.