📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Frontend Developer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$96,900
per year
Median
$91,200
per year
Hourly
$46.59
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$60,040
25th Percentile — Junior$79,800
50th Percentile — Median$91,200
75th Percentile — Senior$124,260
90th Percentile — Top Earners$141,588
💡 Top-earning Frontend Developers in Texas make up to $141,588 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$74.1k
2021
$78.2k
2022
$82.5k
2023
$87.1k
2024
$91.8k
2025
$96.9k
2026
📈 Frontend Developer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 5.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Frontend Developer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $93,993 -3.0% High
San Antonio $87,210 -10.0% High
Dallas $95,931 -1.0% High
Austin $104,652 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $93,024 -4.0% High
El Paso $79,458 -18.0% High
Arlington $93,993 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $84,303 -13.0% High
Plano $98,838 +2.0% High
Laredo $77,520 -20.0% High
Lubbock $79,458 -18.0% High
Garland $92,055 -5.0% High
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Frontend Developer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Frontend Developers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $96,900 per year, Texas's Frontend Developer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $60,040–$79,800, while experienced Frontend Developers can command $124,260–$141,588.

Looking ahead, the Frontend Developer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 5.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Frontend Developer salary in Texas is $96,900 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $102,000.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Frontend Developers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Frontend Developer employment.
  • At $96,900/year, Texas Frontend Developer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $102,000/year.