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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

IT, Quality Assurance
Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Starting Salary

$62,909
NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$105,451
NC Triangle Area
% Bachelor's degree Preferred
% Master's degree Preferred

5-Year Job Outlook

+6.0%
NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

951
NC Triangle Area

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects.

May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.