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Job outlook for senior quality assurance auditors in the United States
Senior quality assurance auditor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior quality assurance auditor job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 81,800 new jobs for senior quality assurance auditors are projected over the next decade.
Senior quality assurance auditor salaries have increased 8% for senior quality assurance auditors in the last 5 years.
There are over 12,316 senior quality assurance auditors currently employed in the United States.
There are 79,795 active senior quality assurance auditor job openings in the US.
The average senior quality assurance auditor salary is $66,735.
Are senior quality assurance auditor jobs in demand?
Senior quality assurance auditor job and salary trends over time
Senior quality assurance auditor jobs over time
Senior quality assurance auditor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,316 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,906 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,963 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,769 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,592 | 0.00% |
Average senior quality assurance auditor salary over time
Senior quality assurance auditor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,735 | $32.08 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $64,911 | $31.21 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $63,959 | $30.75 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $62,915 | $30.25 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $61,827 | $29.72 | +1.4% |
Senior quality assurance auditor jobs by state
Most common states for senior quality assurance auditors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 248 | 36% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 282 | 21% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 894 | 16% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 505 | 16% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 161 | 15% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,458 | 14% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,220 | 14% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 876 | 14% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 136 | 14% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 87 | 14% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 899 | 13% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 457 | 13% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 242 | 13% |
| 14 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,874 | 12% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,474 | 12% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,116 | 12% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 842 | 12% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 724 | 12% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 698 | 12% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 492 | 12% |
Most common cities for senior quality assurance auditors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 3 | 8% | $70,981 |
| 2 | Hartford | 5 | 4% | $69,328 |
| 3 | Stamford | 5 | 4% | $69,222 |
| 4 | Little Rock | 5 | 3% | $59,330 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 5 | 2% | $55,137 |
| 6 | Bridgeport | 3 | 2% | $69,293 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $65,502 |
| 8 | Boston | 7 | 1% | $70,972 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 7 | 1% | $60,664 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 5 | 1% | $66,824 |
| 11 | Detroit | 5 | 1% | $60,473 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 5 | 1% | $60,506 |
| 13 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $88,856 |
| 14 | New Orleans | 4 | 1% | $58,174 |
| 15 | Sacramento | 4 | 1% | $70,776 |
| 16 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $63,180 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $59,477 |
| 18 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $66,995 |
Senior Quality Assurance Auditor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior quality assurance auditor experts
Bucknell University
Stacy Mastrolia Ph.D.
Associate Professor of AccountingBucknell University
Freeman College of Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Quality Assurance Auditor job market given the pandemic?
Stacy Mastrolia Ph.D.: I expect to see employers continue to screen candidates and conduct interviews remotely. This really emphasizes the need for job candidates to develop an impressive professional online appearance and demeanor. Judging from how students appear in remote class meetings, some students really need to work on this. There are plenty of online sources that talk about lighting, camera position and staged backgrounds to help a job candidate put their best foot forward in an online interview. And, of course, candidates should get rid of any distractions (like their phones) and stay focused on the interview - even though their computer is open, an interview is not the time to multi-task.
During the job interview, I expect hiring managers will try to evaluate a candidate's ability to innovate with technology. Job candidates should inquire what technology an employer uses to accomplish their day-to-day work and then be proactive and familiarize themselves with those programs or apps before their first day at their new job. Also, I think we will see hiring managers evaluating a candidate's ability to work independently and to work in virtual teams. In this case, most current students should be able to point to specific projects, assignments, and activities that they successfully completed during the past year as most students have experienced some level of remote learning. Candidates who can demonstrate effective collaboration in a remote environment will be highly valued by employers.
What soft skills should all Senior Quality Assurance Auditors possess?
Stacy Mastrolia Ph.D.: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, accountants should possess analytical skills, critical-thinking skills, and communication skills. They should also be detail-oriented and possess strong math and organizational skills (www.bls.gov). Of course, we can all agree that technology and teamwork skills are also necessary for successful accountants.
While these skills are still in high demand for accountants, post-pandemic, I believe we will see an increased need for job candidates to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. This year's graduates are entering a work environment that is not "traditional"; at this point it seems unlikely that this year's graduates will start their careers in a traditional office (or at a client) in close proximity to more experienced professionals who are immediately available to provide instruction and assistance. So, this year's graduates need to be prepared - professionally and emotionally - to adapt to the work environment in place at their employer. And they need to be prepared for that environment to change with little warning. This semester I am teaching almost exclusively undergraduate seniors, and at Bucknell we started classes in-person, after one week we went remote for two weeks and now we are back to in-person learning. During these transitions, I have found that some students are struggling to keep up with the material; they are falling behind and missing deadlines in far greater numbers than in previous semesters. The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances while still accomplishing goals will be in great demand by employers.
I also think that graduates should place an emphasis on developing time-management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Alternative work environments, like working remotely, remove certain cues that the day is passing. For example, in a "normal" work day, a young professional would find routines including a mid-morning coffee break and lunch with friends or colleagues and these daily routines would help to mark the passing of time. When someone works from home, these cues may not occur naturally so time can "slip away". Also, working from home provides any number of distractions that may seem urgent in the moment but are not important to achieve that day's work goals; effectively prioritizing tasks in a distracting environment is a skill that will also be in great demand by employers.