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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $109,100 | $100,700 | $74,910 | $85,582 | 98 |
| Dallas | $106,330 | $102,240 | $80,350 | $83,633 | 103 |
| Houston | $99,430 | $96,440 | $71,530 | $78,779 | 99 |
| Midland | $95,170 | $75,640 | $70,460 | $75,782 | 96 |
| Waco | $87,720 | $86,900 | $66,080 | $70,541 | 93 |
| Beaumont | $84,760 | $82,560 | $64,390 | $68,459 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $83,550 | $74,500 | $68,100 | $67,607 | 93 |
| College Station | $83,510 | $80,620 | $64,960 | $67,579 | 91 |
| Amarillo | $82,460 | $77,570 | $67,020 | $66,841 | 92 |
| McAllen | $81,490 | $72,430 | $67,470 | $66,158 | 86 |
| Killeen | $81,020 | $81,230 | $67,510 | $65,828 | 91 |
| Longview | $78,530 | $76,490 | $60,070 | $64,076 | 89 |
| Lubbock | $77,460 | $70,260 | $69,500 | $63,323 | 91 |
| El Paso | $73,590 | $65,220 | $59,080 | $60,601 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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