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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$109,660
- Dallas$107,270
- Midland$106,180
- Beaumont$99,420
- Houston$99,080
- San Antonio$96,420
- Corpus Christi$95,200
- El Paso$90,190
- Killeen$88,850
- Waco$88,810
- College Station$87,750
- Abilene$79,710
- San Angelo$72,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $109,660 | $103,070 | $82,510 | $85,976 | 98 |
| Dallas | $107,270 | $103,210 | $81,980 | $84,294 | 103 |
| Midland | $106,180 | $94,500 | $77,780 | $83,528 | 96 |
| Beaumont | $99,420 | $99,670 | $71,580 | $78,772 | 90 |
| Houston | $99,080 | $98,690 | $70,890 | $78,533 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $96,420 | $95,990 | $76,350 | $76,661 | 95 |
| Corpus Christi | $95,200 | $96,530 | $74,460 | $75,803 | 93 |
| El Paso | $90,190 | $92,150 | $69,770 | $72,279 | 90 |
| Killeen | $88,850 | $81,390 | $65,810 | $71,336 | 91 |
| Waco | $88,810 | $83,150 | $67,040 | $71,308 | 93 |
| College Station | $87,750 | $83,700 | $65,260 | $70,562 | 91 |
| Abilene | $79,710 | $81,990 | $60,880 | $64,906 | 90 |
| San Angelo | $72,610 | $62,400 | $54,530 | $59,911 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1253.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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