How much does a computer make in Houston?
$42,020a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.20 an hour or $3,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.20
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,420Median: $42,020Highest 10%: $60,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 75th | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Dallas, TX | $46,560 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,050 |
| Austin, TX | $45,500 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,220 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,930 |
| Killeen, TX | $41,830 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $40,060 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,700 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,490 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,210 |
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How much does a computer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $20.20 ($42,020 a year).
Do computers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $42,020 against $47,810 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,480, so Houston pays 8% less.
Where does Houston rank for computer pay?
166 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,790 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.