As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Texas is $76,371, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,469 weekly, or $6,364 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $68,261 to $87,896. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,126) and 75th percentile ($82,403), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,896 per year. This $10,277 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, Texas Video Game Programmer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 56 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Video Game Programmer 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
Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $68,261 TX May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $72,126 TX May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,371 TX May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $82,403 TX May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $87,896 TX May 18, 2021
25% $72,126 10% $68,261 90% $87,896 75% $82,403 $76,371 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $73,106 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $73,188 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $73,600 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $78,786 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $72,859 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $81,256 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $77,634 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $74,176 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $72,859 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $76,646 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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