How much does a computer programmer make in Houston?
$96,440a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $46.37 an hour or $8,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.37
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,180Median: $96,440Highest 10%: $145,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| 25th | $71,530 | $34.39 | |
| Median | $96,440 | $46.37 | |
| 75th | $126,500 | $60.79 | |
| 90th | $145,500 | $69.96 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Dallas, TX | $102,200 |
| Austin, TX | $100,700 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $139,100 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $134,100 |
| Software Developer | $129,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,900 |
| Database Administrator | $116,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,400 |
| Data Scientist | $106,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $105,400 |
| Statistician | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $46.37 ($96,440 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $96,440 against $100,400 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,330, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for computer programmer pay?
91 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,500 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.