Software Developers Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $102,870 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.46
10th percentile $61,890
90th percentile $155,830
Employed locally 260
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,890
    25th
    $76,530
    50th (median)
    $102,870
    75th
    $124,790
    90th
    $155,830

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 155% Median Software Developers salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $127,940
    Midland, TX $127,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,210
    Sherman-Denison, TX $124,750

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$45,240
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$73,570
    Computer Systems Analysts$80,740
    Computer Occupations, All Other$85,490
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82,590
    Data Scientists$95,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Abilene, TX is $49.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.54 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Abilene, TX is 22.7% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $61,890 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,530.