How much does a computer programmer make in Dallas?
$102,200a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $49.15 an hour or $8,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.15
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,110Median: $102,200Highest 10%: $145,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,110 | $32.26 | |
| 25th | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| Median | $102,200 | $49.15 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.72 | |
| 90th | $145,800 | $70.11 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Austin, TX | $100,700 |
| Houston, TX | $96,440 |
| Waco, TX | $86,900 |
| College Station, TX | $80,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,570 |
| Midland, TX | $75,640 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $72,430 |
| Lubbock, TX | $70,260 |
| El Paso, TX | $65,220 |
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 Occupation | $127,400 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,500 |
| Database Administrator | $122,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $106,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $49.15 ($102,200 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $102,200 against $100,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,330, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for computer programmer pay?
56 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,800 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.