How much does a computer occupation make in Dallas?
$127,400a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $61.23 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.23
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 19,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $127,400Highest 10%: $177,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $82,560 | $39.69 | |
| Median | $127,400 | $61.23 | |
| 75th | $160,500 | $77.17 | |
| 90th | $177,200 | $85.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Austin, TX | $129,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $110,400 |
| Longview, TX | $110,300 |
| Houston, TX | $105,400 |
| Midland, TX | $97,470 |
| Abilene, TX | $96,890 |
| Killeen, TX | $96,890 |
| San Angelo, TX | $96,090 |
| Brownsville, TX | $94,380 |
| Beaumont, TX | $94,130 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $91,920 |
| El Paso, TX | $91,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $91,920 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $89,420 |
| Victoria, TX | $89,320 |
| Waco, TX | $89,190 |
| College Station, TX | $88,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $87,970 |
| Laredo, TX | $84,960 |
| Odessa, TX | $84,750 |
| McAllen, TX | $83,660 |
| Amarillo, TX | $82,850 |
| Lubbock, TX | $82,520 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $154,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,600 |
| Software Developer | $133,300 |
| Data Scientist | $127,800 |
| Actuary | $127,700 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,500 |
| Database Administrator | $122,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $106,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $61.23 ($127,400 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $127,400 against $116,600 nationally, 9% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $111,500, so Dallas pays 14% more.
Where does Dallas rank for computer occupation pay?
20 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.