salary$123,760 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,800per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tyler?
Cheap. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 13.5% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Tyler, TX area is $123,760 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $79,860 and $168,800.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 13.5% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.