How much does a software developer make in Texas?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Texas. That is $63.53 an hour or $11,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.53
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 163,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,600Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $183,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,600 | $39.71 | |
| 25th | $103,400 | $49.69 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.53 | |
| 75th | $162,500 | $78.14 | |
| 90th | $183,700 | $88.31 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $134,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $133,300 |
| Houston, TX | $129,400 |
| Sherman, TX | $128,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $128,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $127,300 |
| Odessa, TX | $127,100 |
| Midland, TX | $126,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $124,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $123,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $123,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $123,300 |
| Waco, TX | $123,100 |
| Amarillo, TX | $116,500 |
| Texarkana, TX | $116,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $116,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $115,200 |
| Laredo, TX | $111,500 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $108,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $107,000 |
| Longview, TX | $106,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $103,800 |
| College Station, TX | $101,900 |
| San Angelo, TX | $95,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 12. North Carolina | $134,700 |
| 13. Connecticut | $134,100 |
| 14. Delaware | $133,000 |
| 15. Texas | $132,200 |
| 16. Illinois | $132,100 |
| 17. Idaho | $131,600 |
| 18. Georgia | $131,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $63.53 ($132,200 a year).
Do software developers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $132,200 against $136,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for software developer pay?
Texas ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays software developers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $134,100 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.