Software Developers in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
Texas sits close to the national midpoint for Software Developers, but the headline number understates the state's actual position. The median annual wage was $130,500 in 2024, about 5.8% below the US median of $138,520. That gap narrows almost entirely once you account for cost of living. Texas has a cost-of-living index of 97, meaning prices run about 3% below the national average. On that basis, $130,500 in Texas buys roughly what $134,500 would in a state at the national baseline.
The spread across the pay scale is wide. Developers at the 10th percentile earned $79,490 in 2024. Those at the 90th earned $174,710. The top earns about 2.2 times what the bottom does, which tells you that experience, specialization, and employer type move the needle significantly here. The 25th to 75th percentile range runs from $102,060 to $160,240, so the middle half of the field covers about $58,000 of ground.
Employment is substantial. Texas counted 151,460 Software Developers in 2024, one of the largest state totals in the country. That concentration reflects a long-running expansion of tech hiring in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, though the state figure covers all metro areas and industry sectors.
BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 15.8% between 2024 and 2034, a rate it classifies as much faster than average. That projection applies nationally, not to Texas specifically, but states with large existing employment bases tend to generate a proportional share of new openings. We will update the wage figures when BLS publishes the next OES release, typically in May.
Salary distribution
Where Texas software developers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $103,350 and $162,530, with a median of $132,150.
Software Developers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 2,000 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $127,858. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 176 | $91,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 940 | $113,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 352 | $139,152 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 395 | $165,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Software Developers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | Senior Software Engineer/Developer | 57 | $112,923 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Specialist Master | 42 | $156,998 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | 36 | $159,800 |
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. | Lead Software Engineering | 34 | $165,150 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Software Developer | 31 | $132,000 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES LLC | Associate, Software Engineering | 30 | $122,150 |
| Apple Inc. | Software Engineering Applications | 28 | $163,025 |
| Artech, LLC | Application Developer | 27 | $124,800 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | Associate, Software Engineering | 27 | $140,000 |
| Citibank, N.A. | Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst | 22 | $159,825 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Lead SW Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC$173,100AustinWage Level IVDecided —I-200-26084-728288
- Systems Engineer/Analyst at IDETASYSTEMS LLC$139,152AustinWage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-729811
- Software Developer (Software Automation Engineer) at PROMINDS BUSINESS CONSULTING INC$114,760PflugervilleWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-728714
- Software Engineer at Atek IT Inc$130,000LeanderWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-729074
- BI Developer at Strategic Systems, Inc.$113,000WestlakeWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-729990
- Software Developer at Executive Software Guild Inc$112,923PlanoWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-727776
- Software Developer at HTC GLOBAL SERVICES INC.$112,923CoppellWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-728063
- Sr. Specialist - Software Development & Engineering at Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.$130,000AustinWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-729617
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Software Developers pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Software Developers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 1,011 certified offers. The most common variant is Software Developer at a median of $113,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 331 | $113,000 |
| Software Engineer | NVIDIA Corporation | 324 | $121,984 |
| Data Engineer | Caremark LLC | 55 | $117,000 |
| Software Development Engineer | CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | 52 | $140,979 |
| Vice President, Software Engineering | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 42 | $170,550 |
| Software Engineering | AT&T SERVICES, INC. | 42 | $157,512 |
| DevOps Engineer | Adaptrix LLC | 36 | $112,975 |
| Manager | Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | 34 | $166,725 |
| Senior Software Engineer/Developer | Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 25 | $112,923 |
| Application Developer | Artech, LLC | 24 | $126,880 |
| Java Developer | DONATO TECHNOLOGIES INC | 23 | $112,923 |
| Associate Engineer, Corporate Tech | American Airlines, Inc. | 23 | $135,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Software Developers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 1,993 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $114,755.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | AT&T SERVICES, INC. | 1,214 | $114,755 |
| Finance and insurance | Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 329 | $140,000 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 179 | $141,400 |
| Manufacturing | Apple Inc. | 112 | $142,942 |
| Retail and wholesale | CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | 85 | $140,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | American Airlines, Inc. | 23 | $112,923 |
| Healthcare | CHRISTUS Health | 14 | $117,805 |
| Energy and utilities | National Oilwell Varco, L..P | 14 | $149,859 |
| Real estate | CBRE, INC. | 12 | $112,923 |
| Education | UWorld, LLC | 5 | $145,000 |
| Media and entertainment | SIRIUS XM RADIO LLC | 3 | $140,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | AARP | 2 | $131,487 |
| Government and public sector | NRG Energy, Inc. | 1 | $164,864 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+15.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for software developers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$134,120
- Dallas$133,290
- Houston$129,440
- San Antonio$128,430
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Software Developers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Developers in Texas is $132,150.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Software Developers?
- The Texas median is -7.6% versus the BLS national figure of $142,947.
- What is the salary range for Software Developers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $82,600 and the 90th-percentile at $183,680, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Software Developers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 15.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Software Developers?
- 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. Wage data reflects BLS estimates 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.