Software Developers Salary in Texas
Software Developers in Texas earn a median of $132,150 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 163,880
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,600; the top 10% earn over $183,680. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,850 median in Texas
- Computer Systems Analysts$107,390 median in Texas
- Web Developers$85,800 median in Texas
- Data Warehousing Specialists$151,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$114,400 median in Texas
- Database Architects$151,370 median in Texas
Software Developers pay in Texas
How much do software developers make in Texas?
The median is $132,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,600 and the top 10% earn over $183,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.