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Full Stack Developer Salary in Houston, Texas

The median full stack developer salary in Houston, TX is $114,240 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 4.1% above the Texas state average.

City Median
$114,240
vs State Avg
+$4,480
vs National
+$2,240
Cost of Living
96%

Full Stack Developer Salary in Houston by Experience

In Houston, an entry-level full stack developer earns around $69,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $168,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$69,360
+$1,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$116,280
+$2,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$168,300
+$3,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Houston, TX

Percentile Houston
10th Percentile $66,300
25th Percentile $88,740
Median (50th) $114,240
75th Percentile $144,840
90th Percentile $178,500

Full Stack Developer Salary in Other Texas Cities

Austin, TX
$124,320
Pop. 978,908
Dallas, TX
$118,720
Pop. 1,304,379
Fort Worth, TX
$109,760
Pop. 918,915
San Antonio, TX
$105,280
Pop. 1,434,625

How to Become a Full Stack Developer in Houston

Education

Most full stack developer positions require a bachelor's degree. Houston and the surrounding Texas area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

JavaScriptReactNode.jsSQLDockerAWS

Job Outlook

Nationally, full stack developer employment is projected to grow 20% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Houston may vary based on local industry and population growth.