Software developers in El Paso, TX earn a median salary of $127,310, which is 6.4% 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 El Paso, TX

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Petroleum Engineers	$131,740	$123,020	$163,110	40
Software Developers	$127,310	$95,160	$135,470	1,360
Database Architects	$126,700	$110,100	$140,880	60
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$112,240	$90,140	$123,070	40
Aerospace Engineers	$109,810	$80,570	$140,220	50
Engineers, All Other	$108,240	$79,760	$128,800	120
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$106,560	$78,800	$142,550	120
Information Security Analysts	$105,770	$76,250	$131,010	160
Electrical Engineers	$103,180	$77,250	$128,190	300
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$102,560	$69,910	$128,800	50
Computer Network Architects	$102,400	$78,710	$130,210	140
Data Scientists	$95,430	$70,580	$129,670	320
Computer Systems Analysts	$94,610	$75,920	$115,890	560
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$92,150	$69,770	$106,480	180
Computer Occupations, All Other	$91,920	$59,840	$112,050	890
Mechanical Engineers	$91,430	$63,870	$119,440	200
Industrial Engineers	$82,760	$73,320	$100,880	410
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,370	$66,600	$102,490	560
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$79,850	$59,670	$97,470	110
Civil Engineers	$79,090	$67,020	$103,020	550
Database Administrators	$78,520	$36,550	$102,650	140
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$76,490	$62,570	$98,940	80
Operations Research Analysts	$72,740	$65,170	$99,780	130
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,980	$56,110	$76,480	70
Computer Programmers	$65,220	$59,080	$85,410	110
Web Developers	$64,490	$45,070	$88,720	--
Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,780	$50,100	$78,820	170
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$63,130	$38,550	$81,330	80
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,680	$53,000	$75,310	160
Drafters, All Other	$56,420	$46,390	$57,830	30
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$55,840	$44,940	$60,680	50
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$55,530	$52,660	$58,950	40
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$54,840	$46,160	$71,500	190
Computer User Support Specialists	$52,370	$40,840	$63,150	1,280
Surveyors	$51,380	$44,450	$73,150	60
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,730	$46,280	$60,470	230
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$49,150	$36,720	$62,960	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in El Paso, TX?

The highest paying tech jobs in El Paso, TX are Petroleum Engineers ($131,740 median), Software Developers ($127,310 median), Database Architects ($126,700 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in El Paso, TX?

Software developers in El Paso, TX earn a median salary of $127,310, with salaries ranging from $95,160 at the 25th percentile to $135,470 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 1,360 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.