Software Developers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $101,610 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.85
10th percentile $65,350
90th percentile $159,220
Employed locally 580
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,350
    25th
    $79,160
    50th (median)
    $101,610
    75th
    $130,850
    90th
    $159,220

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 170% Median Software Developers salary is 70% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,110
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $55,860
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in College Station, TX is $48.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.28 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in College Station, TX is 23.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,350 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,160.