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DevOps Engineer Salary in Texas

The median devops engineer salary in Texas is $124,264 per year, which is 2% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$124,264

vs National

$-2,536

State Rank

#23 of 50

Cost of Living

92%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Texas by Experience

In Texas, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $80,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $174,440 per year. The cost of living index in Texas is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$80,360

$-1,640 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$125,440

$-2,560 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$174,440

$-3,560 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Texas

Percentile	TX Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$78,596	$80,200	$-1,604
25th Percentile	$99,960	$102,000	$-2,040
Median (50th)	$124,264	$126,800	$-2,536
75th Percentile	$156,800	$160,000	$-3,200
90th Percentile	$191,100	$195,000	$-3,900

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in Texas

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in Texas include Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Houston, TX

$129,336

Pop. 2,304,580 · COL 96%

Dallas, TX

$134,408

Pop. 1,304,379 · COL 100%

Austin, TX

$140,748

Pop. 978,908 · COL 105%

San Antonio, TX

$119,192

Pop. 1,434,625 · COL 88%

Fort Worth, TX

$124,264

Pop. 918,915 · COL 92%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Texas

Education

Most devops engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Texas has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in Texas

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Texas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.