What is the median salary for SQL in Houston?

The median salary for SQL in Houston is USD 111,240 - USD 148,270 per year.

How does the SQL salary in Houston compare to the national average?

The national average salary for SQL in United States is USD 79,400 - USD 109,780, while in Houston it is USD 111,080 - USD 159,976.

Which companies hire the most SQL professionals in Houston?

Top companies hiring SQL in Houston include Shell.

SQL Salary in United States

SQL Salary in Houston

Based on 672 job listings - Houston, United States 2026

-13.3% vs 2025

Average salary

$111,080 - $159,976

Median salary

$111,240 - $148,270

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K

25th percentile$85K

Median$111K

75th percentile$125K

90th percentile$152K

50% of professionals earn between $85,000 - $124,700 USD

The median salary is $111,240

Compare with national average

Houston

Average salary

111,080 - 159,976

Median salary

111,240 - 148,270

672 job openings

United States

Average salary

79,400 - 109,780

Median salary

79,400 - 109,780

111,783 job openings

Other cities

New York6,146 job openings

Atlanta3,338 job openings

Chicago2,523 job openings

San Francisco2,407 job openings

Austin2,321 job openings

Charlotte1,810 job openings

Dallas1,808 job openings

Seattle1,758 job openings

Boston1,632 job openings

Washington1,359 job openings

Los Angeles764 job openings

Denver656 job openings

Columbus638 job openings

Oberlin636 job openings

Mclean603 job openings

Plano576 job openings

Top companies hiring

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The average salary for a SQL in Houston, United States is USD 111,080 - USD 159,976 per year in 2026, based on 672 job listings.

Leading employers for SQL roles in United States include Shell.

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