📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Arizona (2026)

Arizona · 1.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$87,120
per year
Median
$82,170
per year
Hourly
$41.88
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$55,737
25th Percentile — Junior$72,765
50th Percentile — Median$82,170
75th Percentile — Senior$111,078
90th Percentile — Top Earners$125,690
💡 Top-earning Quality Assurance Engineers in Arizona make up to $125,690 per year. The job market in Arizona is rated strong, with key industries including Technology, Healthcare, Tourism.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$70.9k
2021
$73.9k
2022
$77.0k
2023
$80.2k
2024
$83.6k
2025
$87.1k
2026
📈 Quality Assurance Engineer salaries in Arizona have followed the national trend with 4.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Arizona's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Quality Assurance Engineer Salary by City in Arizona
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Phoenix $88,862 +2.0% High
Tucson $80,150 -8.0% High
Mesa $87,120 +0.0% High
Chandler $89,734 +3.0% High
Glendale $86,249 -1.0% High
Scottsdale $97,574 +12.0% High
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Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in Arizona
Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona is home to a strong job market for Quality Assurance Engineers. The state's key industries — Technology, Healthcare, Tourism — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $87,120 per year, Arizona's Quality Assurance Engineer salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Arizona (index: 0.99) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Arizona can expect to earn $55,737–$72,765, while experienced Quality Assurance Engineers can command $111,078–$125,690.

Looking ahead, the Quality Assurance Engineer profession in Arizona is projected to grow at 4.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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  • The average Quality Assurance Engineer salary in Arizona is $87,120 per year in 2026, which is 1.0% below the national average of $88,000.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Quality Assurance Engineers the highest wages in Arizona due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Arizona has a strong job market with major industries in Technology, Healthcare, Tourism. This makes it one of the better states for Quality Assurance Engineer employment.
  • At $87,120/year, Arizona Quality Assurance Engineer salaries are 1.0% lower than the national average of $88,000/year.