Software Developers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $106,910 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.40
10th percentile $62,600
90th percentile $152,830
Employed locally 440
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,600
    25th
    $78,340
    50th (median)
    $106,910
    75th
    $132,540
    90th
    $152,830

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 204% Median Software Developers salary is 104% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,780
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730
    Data Scientists $83,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in McAllen, TX is $51.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.65 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in McAllen, TX is 19.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $62,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,340.