Computer Programmers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $84,140 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.45
10th percentile $62,350
90th percentile $129,280
Employed locally 80
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,350
    25th
    $66,610
    50th (median)
    $84,140
    75th
    $104,670
    90th
    $129,280

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 132% Median Computer Programmers salary is 32% 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
    Amarillo, TX $81,470

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$118,870
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other$96,500
    Computer Systems Analysts$83,710
    Data Scientists$94,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Waco, TX is $40.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.18 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Waco, TX is 14.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $62,350 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,610.