--- title: "QA Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/qa-engineer/locations/sacramento-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- QA Engineer market brief · Sacramento, CA # QA Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, CA 13 QA engineer openings are live in the Sacramento, CA area from 12 employers, led by Orca Bio, Applabsystems, and Baldinger Bakery LP. The middle half of posted salaries runs $80,800–$103,500 a year (median $98,075), from the 77% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 38% of openings. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=QA+Engineer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[Browse all QA Engineer markets](/jobs/qa-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 13 : Live QA engineer openings currently tracked in the Sacramento market. **Companies hiring** : 12 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $98,075 : 77% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level4 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/qa-engineer/locations/sacramento-ca/mid-level)5 jobs Senior1 jobs Sacramento is mid-level-heavy for QA engineer roles: 50% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 13 Hiring employers 12 Salary coverage 77% Median experience 5.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $80,800 P50 $98,075 P75 $103,500 P90 $105,860 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live QA engineer listings in Sacramento - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=QA+Engineer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare QA engineer opportunities in Sacramento, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 13 live roles tracked in this market. - 12 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=QA+Engineer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/qa-engineer) ## A practical market plan for QA Engineer in Sacramento Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 13 QA engineer openings across 12 employers establish the current Sacramento opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 5 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Orca Bio is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Sacramento market view into active employers and representative QA engineer openings Employer activity · 12 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Orca Bio logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Forcabio.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Forca-corporate-theme%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ffavicon%2Fapple-touch-icon-152x152.png&sig=wRnjvVwyqyY8nuy0i4ZwdJwNuoGyl1Z3BI9jATmD4dw) Orca BioEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/orca-bio) ApplabsystemsStartups & growing teams1Open roles Baldinger Bakery LPEmployer profile1Open roles Calbee North AmericaEmployer profile1Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Top of market1Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![DFA of California logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdfaofcalifornia.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2Fcropped-dfa-favicon-180x180.png&sig=oGgacA2jophz70cRRxnY-FFjoxqnJtLX3tNR3ol1AWQ) DFA of CaliforniaStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/dfa-of-california)[![Inductive Automation logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.inductiveautomation.com%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png&sig=X-gn8RsQkcSzJq8rAv9B8GPmO8VGSGoy6pf7jRaxTE8) Inductive AutomationEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/inductive-automation) Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 13 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Sr Supplier QA EngineerMid-levelUNAVAILABLEFolsom, California$101,150](/job/sr-supplier-qa-engineer-at-unavailable-4cfa2dca-9712-5ec3-9202-d3f9070fabee)[Quality Assurance EngineerMid-levelVeterinary Information NetworkDavis, California$83,200Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/quality-assurance-engineer-at-veterinary-information-network-58b55a8a-bafa-50b5-a2b9-ada9d795f99c)[Senior Quality Assurance Auditor - Location FlexibleMid-levelPacific Gas and Electric CompanySacramento, California$102,000Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/senior-quality-assurance-auditor-location-flexible-at-pacific-gas-and-22fa6831-3451-5db0-8981-66461b5ff655)[Seasonal Laboratory & Quality Assurance Technician 1Entry-levelDFA of CaliforniaYuba City, California$41,600Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/seasonal-laboratory-and-quality-assurance-technician-1-at-dfa-of-53d5ec0d-4a77-5d79-b933-3ff508cc8f16)[Quality Assurance ManagerMid-levelCalbee North AmericaFairfield, CaliforniaPosted Sep 23, 2026](/job/quality-assurance-manager-at-calbee-north-america-b2f90029-91e0-5488-9b13-9b640b261de1)[QA Engineer – Contact Center / TelephonyEntry-levelApplabsystemsElk Grove, California$104,000Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/qa-engineer-contact-center-telephony-at-applabsystems-dd197842-cb24-54e9-b7b5-49bca6302f7e)[Custodial Quality Assurance Inspector - Sacramento Intl. AirportEntry-levelSMSSacramento, CaliforniaPosted Sep 14, 2026](/job/custodial-quality-assurance-inspector-sacramento-intl-airport-at-sms-69d36b79-3fa9-5bac-bf0a-d98253bd0116)[Supervisor, Quality AssuranceMid-levelOrca BioSacramento, California$80,000Posted Aug 31, 2026](/job/supervisor-quality-assurance-at-orca-bio-5f607cb5-78b9-5b21-ad23-c2d062d23489) [Explore all 13 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=QA+Engineer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA) ## QA Engineer jobs in Sacramento: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many QA engineer jobs are open in Sacramento? Metaintro tracks 13 live QA engineer openings from 12 employers in the Sacramento, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do QA engineer jobs in Sacramento pay? The median posted salary is $98,075 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $80,800 to $103,500. Based on the 77% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most QA engineer openings in Sacramento? Mid-level roles lead with 5 openings. Experience level is known for 77% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for QA engineer jobs in Sacramento? Orca Bio, Applabsystems, Baldinger Bakery LP, and Calbee North America have the most open QA engineer roles here right now, out of 12 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare QA Engineer demand around Sacramento. 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