May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Developer Salary in Houston, TX
The median annual salary is $129,440, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$129,440
Mean annual salary
$133,130
Employment estimate
22,940
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,440 |
| Mean annual salary | $133,130 |
| 10th percentile | $80,400 |
| 25th percentile | $101,190 |
| 50th percentile | $129,440 |
| 75th percentile | $159,450 |
| 90th percentile | $181,770 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Houston, TX median
- $129,440
- U.S. median
- $135,980
- Difference
- 4.8%
What the data shows
- Software Developers in Houston, TX earn 4.8% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $101,190–$159,450.
- BLS estimates employment at 22,940 workers in this metro area.