Java engineer: Average Salary in Houston, TX, 2026

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How much does a Java engineer make in Houston, TX?

$134,419/ Annual
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The average Java engineer in Houston, TX is $134,419 per year or $68.03 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $100,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.

Median$134,419

Low$100,000

High$177,880

Java engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$141,887

Maryland$137,310

Virginia$134,236

Washington$133,823

New York$126,642

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