Software Developers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $116,870 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.19
10th percentile $55,500
90th percentile $163,090
Employed locally 350
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,500
    25th
    $79,530
    50th (median)
    $116,870
    75th
    $131,970
    90th
    $163,090

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 176% Median Software Developers salary is 76% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,610
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,080
    Computer Network Support Specialists $58,220
    Data Scientists $98,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Amarillo, TX is $56.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.85 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Amarillo, TX is 12.2% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $55,500 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,530.