Computer Programmers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $84,140 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.45
10th percentile $53,970
90th percentile $146,080
Employed locally 1,160
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,970
    25th
    $63,510
    50th (median)
    $84,140
    75th
    $130,250
    90th
    $146,080

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 86% Median Computer Programmers salary is 14% below 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
    Waco, TX $84,140
    Amarillo, TX $81,470

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Austin, TX is $40.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.20 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Austin, TX is 14.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $53,970 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,510.