How much does a computer programmer make in Texas?
$99,330a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Texas. That is $47.75 an hour or $8,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.75
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 7,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,120Median: $99,330Highest 10%: $143,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| 25th | $74,290 | $35.72 | |
| Median | $99,330 | $47.75 | |
| 75th | $127,600 | $61.37 | |
| 90th | $143,300 | $68.89 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $102,200 |
| Austin, TX | $100,700 |
| Houston, TX | $96,440 |
| Waco, TX | $86,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $82,560 |
| Killeen, TX | $81,230 |
| College Station, TX | $80,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,570 |
| Longview, TX | $76,490 |
| Midland, TX | $75,640 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $72,430 |
| Lubbock, TX | $70,260 |
| El Paso, TX | $65,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 15. Oklahoma | $99,780 |
| 16. South Carolina | $99,740 |
| 17. Oregon | $99,540 |
| 18. Texas | $99,330 |
| 19. Georgia | $98,380 |
| 20. Indiana | $97,000 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $96,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $47.75 ($99,330 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $99,330 against $100,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for computer programmer pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays computer programmers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $102,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.