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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in North Carolina

Software quality assurance analysts and testers develop and run tests to find problems in software applications and systems. They work in software companies, tech firms, and organizations with substantial IT operations, documenting defects, tracking issues, and communicating findings to development teams before software is released. In North Carolina the median pay is $100,390 a year, 4% below the national median of $104,300.

$100,390median pay in North Carolina, per year
$74,250–$128,190middle half earn
8,890employed in North Carolina
$104,300U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Carolina

25open roles like this on employer career sites, 5 in North Carolina or remote
11employers hiring
11posted in the last 7 days
VA · Remote · COwhere most openings are

Openings in North Carolina and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringProgrammingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Engineering and TechnologyDesignEducation and Training

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O*NET-SOC 15-1253.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.