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Job outlook for quality assurance specialists in the United States
Quality assurance specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected quality assurance specialist job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 81,800 new jobs for quality assurance specialists are projected over the next decade.
Quality assurance specialist salaries have increased 10% for quality assurance specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 147,681 quality assurance specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 83,505 active quality assurance specialist job openings in the US.
The average quality assurance specialist salary is $63,443.
Are quality assurance specialist jobs in demand?
Quality assurance specialist job and salary trends over time
Quality assurance specialist jobs over time
Quality assurance specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 147,681 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 117,528 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 136,159 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 102,095 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 94,052 | 0.03% |
Average quality assurance specialist salary over time
Quality assurance specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,443 | $30.50 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $61,352 | $29.50 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $59,963 | $28.83 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $58,794 | $28.27 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $57,466 | $27.63 | +1.5% |
Quality assurance specialist jobs by state
Most common states for quality assurance specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 217 | 31% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 269 | 20% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,112 | 16% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 491 | 16% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 152 | 16% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 907 | 15% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 484 | 15% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,162 | 14% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 955 | 14% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 784 | 14% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,319 | 13% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 248 | 13% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 141 | 13% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 78 | 13% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,902 | 12% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 866 | 12% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 712 | 12% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 487 | 12% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 423 | 12% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 91 | 12% |
Most common cities for quality assurance specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batavia | 7 | 27% | $54,872 |
| 2 | Foster City | 6 | 18% | $82,887 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 5 | 13% | $82,429 |
| 4 | Gaithersburg | 4 | 6% | $81,393 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 8 | 4% | $46,552 |
| 6 | Torrance | 6 | 4% | $75,211 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 10 | 2% | $82,609 |
| 8 | Huntsville | 4 | 2% | $46,717 |
| 9 | San Diego | 9 | 1% | $72,744 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 8 | 1% | $47,341 |
| 11 | Washington | 8 | 1% | $76,437 |
| 12 | Denver | 6 | 1% | $47,835 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $47,412 |
| 14 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $77,495 |
| 15 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $55,561 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 7 | 0% | $57,053 |
| 17 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $75,642 |
Quality Assurance Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of quality assurance specialist experts
University of Kansas
Rowan University
North Carolina Central University
Lasell University
ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors
American Public University System
Forsyth County, Georgia
What experience really stands out on Quality Assurance Specialist resumes?
Cari Ann Kreienhop: This is a tricky question because organizations can be focused on very different things in a given hiring search. I think what should be important to applicants in crafting their application materials is that they highlight their experience and achievements and highlight these attributes within the context of the organization's mission and strategic plan. The resume is the blueprint of how an applicant can fit into and contribute to an organization's growth; if the applicant doesn't take the time to match their resume experience to the job posting, hiring managers aren't going to take the extra time to read between the lines.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Quality Assurance Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Quality Assurance Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Dr. Deirdre Donovan
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Program Chair for Mathematics and Data ScienceLasell University
Mathematics Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Quality Assurance Specialists to find work opportunities?
Dr. Deirdre Donovan: Whether this question asks about physical locations, or online locations, or the economy sectors: to answer all of those, the key is analytics. Most industries turn to data to make decisions that will only grow to help manage pandemic related challenges. Every sector of the economy is using data to guide decisions. Young graduates bring fresh ideas and skills to every problem presented. The key for young grads is networking anywhere and everywhere, ensuring one's value is seen by hiring managers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Quality Assurance Specialists to find work opportunities?
Bruce Barker: Look for migration trends to find profitable markets for building inspectors. Cities to which people are moving are usually profitable job markets. Specific cities can change over time, but in general, the southeast and west are places where people are moving.
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAmerican Public University System
Public Administration Department
How do you envision technology impacting Quality Assurance Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: COVID-19 has increased the number of people who are working at home. This means a solid basic knowledge of telecommuting, and the ability to work unsupervised will be necessary. The ability to use remote security protocols, the cloud, and various software platforms will be required.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Quality Assurance Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.