Software Developers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $120,940 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $58.14
10th percentile $72,810
90th percentile $161,890
Employed locally 480
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,810
    25th
    $90,940
    50th (median)
    $120,940
    75th
    $134,780
    90th
    $161,890

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 180% Median Software Developers salary is 80% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,640
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,850
    Computer Systems Analysts$81,980
    Operations Research Analysts$86,940
    Computer Network Support Specialists$56,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Killeen, TX is $58.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.91 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Killeen, TX is 9.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $72,810 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,940.