H-1B QA Engineer Salary in Missouri
Based on 652 certified H-1B LCA filings statewide · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 652 certified Labor Condition Applications for QA Engineer roles across Missouri, the average certified wage is $87,805, with most offers between $72K and $100K. Wages vary by metro area within the state — see the breakdown below.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Missouri
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $52,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $68,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $84,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $101,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed statewide median for SOC 15-1253.00 in Missouri. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better lottery odds than Level I/II.
Salary by City — Missouri
| City | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 106 | $86K |
| Maryland Heights | 78 | $85K |
| Kansas City | 51 | $94K |
| Chesterfield | 48 | $98K |
| MARYLAND HEIGHTS | 37 | $80K |
Cities ranked by certified QA Engineer LCA volume within Missouri (FY2022–2026).
Top H-1B Employers for QA Engineers in Missouri
Ranked by certified QA Engineer LCA volume statewide (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Missouri
Missouri\'s income tax tops out near 4.8%; some cities (Kansas City, St. Louis) levy an additional 1% earnings tax.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 652 QA Engineer filings statewide in Missouri.