Tech Salaries in Austin, TX 2025 -- 52 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Austin, TX earn a median salary of $134,120, which is 1.4% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Austin, TX

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Petroleum Engineers	$168,860	$133,570	$208,450	150
Computer Hardware Engineers	$165,530	$128,130	$208,830	3,850
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$162,960	$119,370	$181,480	1,960
Electrical Engineers	$145,360	$110,310	$202,060	4,070
Database Architects	$139,960	$115,480	$169,970	1,110
Software Developers	$134,120	$104,000	$168,730	31,960
Information Security Analysts	$134,100	$102,860	$162,800	2,390
Computer Network Architects	$133,710	$103,310	$166,740	1,700
Chemical Engineers	$129,790	$98,490	$213,680	60
Computer Occupations, All Other	$129,470	$81,580	$161,920	10,100
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$127,360	$82,400	$171,660	300
Data Scientists	$127,360	$85,780	$161,560	3,730
Database Administrators	$123,830	$93,210	$141,030	1,110
Aerospace Engineers	$123,210	$100,220	$160,630	390
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$122,770	$100,130	$145,600	150
Actuaries	$122,550	$86,430	$179,570	150
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$119,950	$85,290	$166,580	1,080
Engineers, All Other	$109,610	$99,370	$129,630	1,070
Mechanical Engineers	$106,690	$92,130	$145,090	1,790
Computer Systems Analysts	$104,590	$84,510	$133,550	6,930
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$104,520	$83,150	$132,390	5,030
Industrial Engineers	$103,610	$82,300	$134,360	3,440
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$103,070	$82,510	$130,680	3,340
Statisticians	$102,070	$75,180	$140,820	150
Computer Programmers	$100,700	$74,910	$135,630	--
Civil Engineers	$100,470	$80,070	$128,890	4,940
Environmental Engineers	$99,000	$82,490	$131,670	210
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$97,600	$76,010	$128,030	210
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$97,190	$45,990	$132,040	30
Materials Engineers	$96,730	$67,090	$129,230	90
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$96,600	$77,220	$110,960	1,120
Landscape Architects	$91,140	$67,050	$115,720	--
Operations Research Analysts	$88,190	$77,820	$109,440	1,600
Web Developers	$84,960	$64,340	$122,900	800
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$84,680	$63,660	$98,130	230
Mechanical Drafters	$77,160	$58,660	$95,620	310
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$76,080	$64,330	$94,380	190
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$74,320	$62,310	$92,730	90
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$74,230	$57,860	$93,600	1,300
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$69,970	$47,950	$82,070	1,240
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$66,910	$52,200	$80,350	480
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,600	$51,790	$78,300	170
Drafters, All Other	$64,490	$53,370	$76,800	240
Computer Network Support Specialists	$64,360	$54,650	$82,790	1,520
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$62,710	$49,000	$79,240	320
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,320	$50,560	$80,500	680
Computer User Support Specialists	$61,990	$49,530	$78,050	9,680
Surveyors	$57,580	$57,500	$81,210	790
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$53,080	$38,010	$67,650	60
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,000	$47,860	$66,340	970
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$48,560	$44,720	$60,140	--
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$48,160	$40,250	$64,070	1,170

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Austin, TX?

The highest paying tech jobs in Austin, TX are Petroleum Engineers ($168,860 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($165,530 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($162,960 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Austin, TX?

Software developers in Austin, TX earn a median salary of $134,120, with salaries ranging from $104,000 at the 25th percentile to $168,730 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 31,960 software developers are employed in the area.