SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Odessa
Odessa, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $127,080, median pay for Software Developers in Odessa, TX tracks the national median of $135,980 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $127,080, median pay for Software Developers in Odessa, TX tracks the national median of $135,980 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $100,820 and $149,640. The lowest tenth earn under $81,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $182,310.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.13 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $134,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 241 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,060 | −40.4% |
| 25th | $100,820 | −25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $127,080 | −6.5% |
| 75th | $149,640 | +10.0% |
| 90th | $182,310 | +34.1% |
| Mean | $129,030 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $134,120 | 31,960 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $133,290 | 67,030 | |
| 3 | Houston | $129,440 | 22,940 | |
| 4 | Sherman | $128,630 | 120 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $128,430 | 8,010 | |
| 6 | El Paso | $127,310 | 1,360 | |
| 7 | Midland | $126,190 | 400 | |
| 8 | Beaumont | $124,470 | 420 | |
| 9 | Tyler | $123,760 | 320 | |
| 10 | Corpus Christi | $123,580 | 520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Odessa run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $127,080 goes as far as $130,875 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$130,875US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,080 a year, 6.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,060 to $182,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $134,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Odessa, TX?
The median annual wage is $127,080, or $61.10 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 $135,980, so pay in Odessa, TX is 6.5% 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 Odessa, TX earns more than $182,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,060 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 Austin, at $134,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Odessa, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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