Software Developers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $122,980 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.13
10th percentile $77,230
90th percentile $163,840
Employed locally 420
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,230
    25th
    $96,480
    50th (median)
    $122,980
    75th
    $150,270
    90th
    $163,840

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 187% Median Software Developers salary is 87% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $88,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,200
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,950
    Data Scientists $103,620
    Computer Network Support Specialists $59,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Corpus Christi, TX is $59.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.01 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 7.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $77,230 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,480.