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Tech Salaries in Dallas, TX

Government-verified salary data for 51 tech occupations in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$103,210
Median Tech Salary
262,020
Tech Employment
51
Occupations

Highest Paid Tech Roles

Petroleum Engineers
$168,600
Computer Hardware Engineers
$162,870
Database Architects
$154,770
Computer Network Architects
$137,900
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
$135,150
Aerospace Engineers
$134,570
Information Security Analysts
$133,610
Software Developers
$133,290
Chemical Engineers
$130,520
Data Scientists
$127,750

How Dallas, TX Compares

Software developers in Dallas, TX earn a median salary of $133,290, which is 2% 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 Dallas, TX

Role Median P25 P75 Employment
Petroleum Engineers$168,600$131,400$221,090910
Computer Hardware Engineers$162,870$115,610$195,3501,570
Database Architects$154,770$129,790$165,4704,320
Computer Network Architects$137,900$106,020$167,6705,900
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$135,150$103,240$168,9804,200
Aerospace Engineers$134,570$107,660$177,4703,430
Information Security Analysts$133,610$103,440$162,2707,080
Software Developers$133,290$105,660$164,10067,030
Chemical Engineers$130,520$105,060$168,960130
Data Scientists$127,750$90,510$146,75010,120
Actuaries$127,690$89,720$158,890510
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$127,540$98,830$133,7501,190
Computer Occupations, All Other$127,360$82,560$160,51019,540
Environmental Engineers$126,650$96,320$148,930370
Electrical Engineers$124,390$89,410$161,0805,720
Computer Systems Analysts$122,520$95,010$143,37020,000
Database Administrators$122,390$94,510$143,5302,430
Materials Engineers$117,700$100,310$161,940440
Engineers, All Other$110,010$82,760$140,9302,720
Operations Research Analysts$106,380$79,490$136,4704,270
Industrial Engineers$105,640$93,020$132,83010,680
Mechanical Engineers$105,420$87,200$132,8405,600
Web and Digital Interface Designers$104,150$80,000$132,2602,380
Statisticians$104,090$79,390$133,970430
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,260$80,990$130,47011,740
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,210$81,980$127,6108,840
Computer Programmers$102,240$80,350$128,3803,260
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$99,070$75,040$131,660740
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$98,800$78,600$114,080280
Landscape Architects$97,280$80,800$114,060--
Civil Engineers$96,920$77,710$124,8708,010
Web Developers$96,740$70,980$126,9001,660
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93,840$78,770$125,2802,580
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$93,090$93,090$93,090--
Mechanical Drafters$83,200$71,740$93,6001,620
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$83,100$63,330$96,730720
Computer Network Support Specialists$75,930$56,200$103,3903,340
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,580$58,930$89,9902,720
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$72,400$58,750$104,660430
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71,930$53,880$93,6201,290
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,910$58,750$82,830350
Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,890$54,600$83,2203,360
Surveyors$66,030$52,430$85,0301,400
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,360$49,850$76,810770
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$64,150$58,510$93,620890
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,010$51,080$76,6101,270
Drafters, All Other$61,200$49,050$76,520700
Computer User Support Specialists$60,710$48,830$74,59022,600
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56,950$37,460$66,680140
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$52,160$44,990$85,620330
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,460$37,520$60,2202,010

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Dallas, TX?
The highest paying tech jobs in Dallas, TX are Petroleum Engineers ($168,600 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($162,870 median), Database Architects ($154,770 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.
How much do software engineers make in Dallas, TX?
Software developers in Dallas, TX earn a median salary of $133,290, with salaries ranging from $105,660 at the 25th percentile to $164,100 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 67,030 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.