Web Developers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $95,760 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.04
10th percentile $58,880
90th percentile $156,240
Employed locally 1,140
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,880
    25th
    $83,800
    50th (median)
    $95,760
    75th
    $119,810
    90th
    $156,240

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 119% Median Web Developers salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,640
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $84,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,640
    Corpus Christi, TX $74,180
    College Station-Bryan, TX $70,030
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $63,280

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Houston, TX is $46.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.06 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Houston, TX is 5.3% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Houston?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $58,880 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,800.