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Software Developers Salary in Texas
Ranked #18 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of software developerss in Texas earn between $82,600 and $183,680. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean software developers salary in Texas is $136,450, about 7.9% below the U.S. average ($148,100). That works out to roughly $66/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $134,120 | $143,630 | 31,960 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $133,290 | $138,810 | 67,030 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $129,440 | $133,130 | 22,940 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $128,630 | $131,130 | 120 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $128,430 | $130,080 | 8,010 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $127,770 | $133,180 | 210 |
| El Paso, TX | $127,310 | $121,370 | 1,360 |
| Odessa, TX | $127,080 | $129,030 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do software developers make in Texas?
The median software developers salary in Texas is $132,150 per year (mean $136,450), and about 80% earn between $82,600 and $183,680.
How much do software developers make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $66 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $136,450 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for software developers?
Texas ranks #18 of 50 states for software developers pay. Its mean salary of $136,450 is about 7.9% below the U.S. average of $148,100.
Which metro areas in Texas pay software developers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for software developers are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($134,120), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($133,290), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($129,440), by median annual wage.