Mid-level Java Developer salary in Houston, TX
Based on 55 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level II in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, Cypress, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Manvel.
Median salary$103,300
Middle 50%$103.2k–$106k
vs. all levels here+0%comparison median $103,210
Filings55FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,102 |
| 25th | $103,210 |
| 50th (median) | $103,300 |
| 75th | $105,999 |
| 90th | $110,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,104 | $91,104 | $91,176 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $90,022 | $90,022 | $92,685 | 35 |
| FY2022 | $92,700 | $92,685 | $94,037 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $90,600 | $90,522 | $97,500 | 62 |
| FY2024 | $98,301 | $93,501 | $100,000 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $103,210 | $80,487 | $104,988 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $105,976 | $105,976 | $106,000 | 20 |
Cost of living
Houston's median mid-level Java Developer salary of $103,300 is worth about $104,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Infomerica | too few | 3 |
| Avs | too few | 2 |
| Celersoft | too few | 2 |
| Collaborate Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Info Keys | too few | 2 |
| Intellisoft Systems | too few | 2 |
| Ionic Technologies | too few | 2 |
| Meghaz | too few | 2 |
| Quest IT Solutions | 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.