Computer Programmers Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,960 -21% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $116,880
Employed locally 60
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $58,300
    50th (median)
    $77,960
    75th
    $100,190
    90th
    $116,880

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,430
    Software Developers$104,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,740
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,680
    Computer Systems Analysts$90,500
    Data Scientists$96,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Longview, TX is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.77 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Longview, TX is 21% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,300.