As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Adrian, TX is $70,323, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,352 weekly, or $5,860 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Video Game Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Video Game Programmer in Adrian, TX vary widely, spanning from $62,953 to $80,925. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,466) and 75th percentile ($75,873), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,925 per year. This $9,407 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adrian Video Game Programmer often earn 7.6% lower than national averages. 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
Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $62,953 Adrian, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $66,466 Adrian, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,323 Adrian, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $75,873 Adrian, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,925 Adrian, TX April 01, 2026
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What is a Video Game Programmer ?

A game programmer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebases for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Game programming has many specialized disciplines, all of which fall under the umbrella term of "game programmer". A game programmer should not be confused with a game designer, who works on game design....

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  1. This Job:

    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 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 Video Game Programmer in Adrian, TX. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $66,466 to $75,873 with the average base salary of $70,323. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,041 to $89,039 with the average total cash compensation of $78,654.

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About Adrian, Texas    Adrian is a city on historic route 66 in Oldham County, Texas, United States. The population was 166 at the 2010 census, up from 159 at the 2000 censu....More

Adrian, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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