Computer Programmers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $96,440 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.36
10th percentile $56,180
90th percentile $145,510
Employed locally 1,340
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,180
    25th
    $71,530
    50th (median)
    $96,440
    75th
    $126,450
    90th
    $145,510

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 120% Median Computer Programmers salary is 20% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,260
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $84,140
    Waco, TX $84,140
    Amarillo, TX $81,470

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Houston, TX is $46.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.96 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Houston, TX is 2.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $56,180 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,530.