Software Developers Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $104,700 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.34
10th percentile $67,330
90th percentile $151,240
Employed locally 250
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,330
    25th
    $80,230
    50th (median)
    $104,700
    75th
    $130,460
    90th
    $151,240

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 161% Median Software Developers salary is 61% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,430
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,740
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,680
    Computer Systems Analysts$90,500
    Computer Programmers$77,960
    Data Scientists$96,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Longview, TX is $50.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.41 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Longview, TX is 21.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $67,330 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,230.