salary$101,910 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,500per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a software developer afford College Station?
Cheap. Rent of $1,343 a month takes 15.8% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in College Station, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the College Station-Bryan, TX area is $101,910 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $67,240 and $154,500.
Can a software developer afford to live in College Station?
Typical rent of $1,343 a month takes 15.8% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area.