Computer Programmers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $103,860 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.94
10th percentile $58,560
90th percentile $224,020
Employed locally 890
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,560
    25th
    $69,720
    50th (median)
    $103,860
    75th
    $224,020
    90th
    $224,020

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 140% Median Computer Programmers salary is 40% 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
    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
    Amarillo, TX $81,470

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$125,210
    Computer Occupations, All Other$108,760
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,360
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,920
    Data Scientists$107,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in San Antonio, TX is $49.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.70 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.3% above 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $58,560 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,720.