2025 wage data not published for computer programmers in San Antonio, Texas
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 420 workers in this role in San Antonio, Texas in 2025.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where San Antonio computer programmers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Programming
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Near Vision
Ability
- 3.8 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.8 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 3.8 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
- 02
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
- 03
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
- 04
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.
- 05
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
- 06
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
- 07
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
- 08
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
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Frequently asked questions
- What education is required for Computer Programmers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Antonio CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.