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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Louisiana

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

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Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Louisiana. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$66,810
Mean annual$68,800
Range (10th to 90th)$36,890 to $115,330
Louisiana employment450
State vs national-38.3% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$36,89025TH$39,830MEDIAN$66,81075TH$84,40090TH$115,330

The middle 50% of workers earn between $39,830 and $84,400, with a median of $66,810.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 55 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,000. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified38$76,357
Level III — experienced12$107,844
Level IV — fully competent5$104,309

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.Software Quality Assurance Analyst21$76,357
Accenture LLPQuality Engineering Associate Manager6$108,700
COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INCQuality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)5$89,750
IBM CorporationBusiness Systems Analyst3$104,309
Mphasis CorporationQA Test Engineer II2$85,000
Tech IT Solutions, Inc.(Software Development Engineer in Test2$72,500
Togetherwork Operations, LLCQA Manager2$85,322
TOPSYS IT Solutions LLCQA Analyst2$87,485
Amensys IncSenior Application Programmers Testing1$93,000
APPLAB SYSTEMS INCAutomation Tester1$54,330

Recent sample filings

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

  • QA Manager at Togetherwork Operations, LLC
    $85,322
    LafayetteWage Level IVDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-673737
  • Production Support Specialist at CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
    $54,330
    LafayetteWage Level IIDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-496547
  • Senior Application Programmers Testing at Amensys Inc
    $93,000
    Baton RougeWage Level IIDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-499225
  • Quality Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture LLP
    $108,700
    HammondWage Level IIIDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489329
  • Quality Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture LLP
    $108,700
    New OrleansWage Level IIIDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489332
  • Automation Tester at APPLAB SYSTEMS INC
    $54,330
    LafayetteWage Level IIDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474970
  • Quality Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture LLP
    $108,700
    HammondWage Level IIIDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-431946
  • Quality Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture LLP
    $108,700
    New OrleansWage Level IIIDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-431943

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.

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By seniority

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

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.

Specialties

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers specialties in Louisiana

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 24 certified offers. The most common variant is Software Quality Assurance Analyst at a median of $76,357.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Software Quality Assurance AnalystCGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.14$76,357
Quality Engineering Associate ManagerAccenture LLP4$108,700
IT Support SpecialistCGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.3$66,851
Production Support SpecialistCGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.3$66,851

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

Pay by industry

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Louisiana, by industry

Median offered wage across 55 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $80,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareCGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.45$80,000
Professional servicesAccenture LLP7$108,700
EducationShreveport Charter School Inc.1$60,150
Finance and insuranceLouisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company1$106,796
ManufacturingDematic Corp.1$101,743

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Louisiana over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Louisiana2023 to 2025
$69,0502023$50,1102024$66,8102025

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)

  1. 01

    Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

  2. 02

    Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.

  3. 03

    Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.

  4. 04

    Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

  5. 05

    Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

  6. 06

    Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

  7. 07

    Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Louisiana?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Louisiana is $66,810.
How does Louisiana compare to the national median for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
The Louisiana median is -38.3% versus the BLS national figure of $108,364.
What is the salary range for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Louisiana?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $36,890 and the 90th-percentile at $115,330, 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.