SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — North Region of Texas
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in North Region of Texas, TX is $74,170 a year, 26.1% under the national median of $100,390 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in North Region of Texas, TX is $74,170 a year, 26.1% under the national median of $100,390 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $67,020 and $105,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,110 and the ninetieth at $134,040.
Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 96th of 449 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,110 | −53.1% |
| 25th | $67,020 | −33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $74,170 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $105,110 | +4.7% |
| 90th | $134,040 | +33.5% |
| Mean | $86,420 | −13.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,170 goes as far as $76,385 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,385US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,170 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,110 to $134,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $102,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in North Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $74,170, or $35.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,390, so pay in North Region of Texas, TX is 26.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Region of Texas, TX earns more than $134,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $102,240 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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