Computer Programmers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $73,940 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $117,950
Employed locally 60
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $73,940
    75th
    $93,970
    90th
    $117,950

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 141% Median Computer Programmers salary is 41% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,780
    Software Developers $106,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in McAllen, TX is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.97 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in McAllen, TX is 25.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.