Speech-Language Pathologists vs Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Side-by-side H-1B prevailing-wage comparison using the same DOL LCA data that drives every page on H1B Report. Quartiles, hiring geography, top sponsors and yearly wage drift.
Key metrics
Wage figures are offered annual wage; volume is total LCA count.
| Metric | Speech-Language Pathologists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| Median wage | $85,176 | $96,000▲ |
| P25 wage | $71,614 | $80,433▲ |
| P75 wage | $96,782 | $116,043▲ |
| Wage spread (P75 − P25) | $25,168 | $35,610 |
| Total filings | 2,581 | 134,517▲ |
| Wage samples | 2,577 | 134,348 |
| Rank | #88 | #4▲ |
Median wage by year
Year-over-year drift of the typical offered wage.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Top 5 hiring states — Speech-Language Pathologists
Top 5 sponsors — Speech-Language Pathologists
Top 5 sponsors — Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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