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Job outlook for test managers in the United States
Test manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of test manager jobs and the average test manager salary over time.
Test manager jobs over time
Test manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53,823 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 51,403 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 34,182 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 24,844 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 20,573 | 0.01% |
Average test manager salary over time
Test manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $92,297 | $44.37 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $89,256 | $42.91 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $87,235 | $41.94 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $85,535 | $41.12 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $83,602 | $40.19 | +1.5% |
Test manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of test manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where test managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for test managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 140 | 20% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 611 | 10% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 773 | 9% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 291 | 9% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 564 | 8% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 433 | 8% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 48 | 8% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 92 | 7% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 73 | 7% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,292 | 6% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 436 | 6% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 54 | 6% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 285 | 5% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 253 | 5% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 192 | 5% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 192 | 5% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 457 | 4% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 287 | 4% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 64 | 4% |
Most common cities for test managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Spring | 2 | 3% | $99,231 |
| 2 | Jupiter | 1 | 2% | $76,097 |
| 3 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $93,043 |
| 4 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $84,778 |
| 5 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $102,265 |
| 6 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $78,230 |
| 7 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $81,261 |
| 8 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $76,422 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $102,055 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $84,969 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $89,129 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $93,033 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $84,917 |