As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Program Manager in Houston, TX is $142,359, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,738 weekly, or $11,863 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Program Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Technical Program Manager in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $118,381 to $174,749. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($129,808) and 75th percentile ($159,313), while top earners (90th percentile) make $174,749 per year. This $29,505 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Technical Program Manager often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Technical Program Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Program Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $118,381 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $129,808 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $142,359 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $159,313 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $174,749 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
25% $129,808 10% $118,381 90% $174,749 75% $159,313 $142,359 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Program Supervisor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Program Manager in Houston, TX. The base salary for Technical Program Manager ranges from $129,808 to $159,313 with the average base salary of $142,359. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,336 to $195,285 with the average total cash compensation of $166,291.

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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

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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