Entry-level Java Developer salary in Houston, TX
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level I in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, Cypress, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Manvel.
Median salary$84,094
Middle 50%$81.4k–$84.1k
vs. all levels here−19%comparison median $103,210
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,896 |
| 25th | $81,400 |
| 50th (median) | $84,094 |
| 75th | $84,094 |
| 90th | $84,196 |
Cost of living
Houston's median entry-level Java Developer salary of $84,094 is worth about $85,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Knittech | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $84,094 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,300 | 55 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.