Software Developers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $121,160 -9% vs national
Median hourly $58.25
10th percentile $70,510
90th percentile $163,620
Employed locally 1,300
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,510
    25th
    $86,360
    50th (median)
    $121,160
    75th
    $132,410
    90th
    $163,620

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 206% Median Software Developers salary is 106% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$44,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other$92,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,210
    Computer Systems Analysts$86,170
    Computer Network Support Specialists$57,380
    Data Scientists$80,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in El Paso, TX is $58.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.25 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in El Paso, TX is 9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $70,510 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,360.