Computer Programmers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $81,470 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.17
10th percentile $51,600
90th percentile $128,180
Employed locally 50
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,600
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $81,470
    75th
    $113,290
    90th
    $128,180

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 122% Median Computer Programmers salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $103,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $99,780
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,440
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,260
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $84,140
    Waco, TX $84,140

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,160
    Software Developers$116,870
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$79,610
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,080
    Computer Network Support Specialists$58,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Amarillo, TX is $39.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.14 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Amarillo, TX is 17.4% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $51,600 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.