How much does a C Programmer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Houston, TX is $88,553. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,818 to $97,144, with most professionals earning between $73,775 and $104,965.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $73,775 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $80,818 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $88,553 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $97,144 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $104,965 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $80,818 10% $73,775 90% $104,965 75% $97,144 $88,553 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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  1. This Job:

    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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