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Software Developer Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$132,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.54/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
163,880
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$136,157 #11 of 50

Software Developer pay in Texas, explained

Software developers in Texas earn a median of $132,150 per year ($63.54 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $82,600, while the most experienced software developers reach about $183,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $132,150 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $132,150 is worth about $136,157 in national buying power — ranking Texas #11 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,600
$39.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,150
$63.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$183,680
$88.31/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $132,150 $136,157
New Mexico $124,520 $135,037 +$7,630
Oklahoma $118,100 $134,444 +$14,050
Arkansas $104,490 $120,190 +$27,660
Louisiana $102,800 $116,544 +$29,350

Software Developer in Texas: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Texas?

Software developers in Texas earn a median of $132,150 per year ($63.54 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Texas pay software developers well?

At $132,150, Texas pays 3% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 163,880 work in the state.

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