salary$126,190 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Midland, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$191,680per year
Jobs in the area400people work this job
Can a software developer afford Midland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,887 a month takes 17.9% 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 Midland, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Midland, TX area is $126,190 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $85,470 and $191,680.
Can a software developer afford to live in Midland?
Typical rent of $1,887 a month takes 17.9% 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 Midland, TX metro area.