Computer Programmers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $92,260 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.36
10th percentile $53,310
90th percentile $130,120
Employed locally 30
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,310
    25th
    $66,680
    50th (median)
    $92,260
    75th
    $107,380
    90th
    $130,120

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 180% Median Computer Programmers salary is 80% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $84,140
    Waco, TX $84,140
    Amarillo, TX $81,470

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,870
    Software Developers $103,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,960
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,190
    Computer Network Support Specialists $52,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Brownsville, TX is $44.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.56 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Brownsville, TX is 6.5% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $53,310 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,680.