Tech Jobs in Texas

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Texas stands out as a tech hub because it combines a growing startup ecosystem with major corporate presences, all under a no state income tax regime. Austin’s Silicon Hills, Dallas’s burgeoning fintech scene, and Houston’s energy‑tech innovation attract talent nationwide, while the state’s investment in high‑speed fiber and data centers keeps infrastructure ahead of demand.

Tech talent in Texas spans software engineering, data science, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity, but the region also fuels niche markets: aerospace and defense in El Paso, electric‑vehicle manufacturing in Austin, and biotech research near Houston’s Texas Medical Center. Companies such as Dell Technologies, T‑Mobile, Tesla, SpaceX, Google, Apple, and IBM have large campuses, while hundreds of startups in Austin’s South Congress and Dallas’s Deep Ellum keep the pulse rapid and diverse.

Housing costs differ by city—Austin’s median home price exceeds $600k, Dallas remains around $350k, and Houston offers more affordable options—but overall living expenses are lower than the national average. Transparent salary listings let job seekers weigh compensation against local cost, ensuring fair pay and informed relocation decisions across the state’s varied markets.

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,392 per week

Company: Triage Staffing

Location: Plano, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Triage Staffing is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a 13-week assignment in Plano, Texas. The job involves working in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Triage Staffing is known for its real and transparent approach, offering competitive pay packages, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated support throughout the assignment. Benefits include day one insurance, 401(k) with matching, facility cancelling protection, guaranteed hours, weekly pay, vacation bonuses, paid holidays, EAP, continuing education reimbursement, workers comp, professional liability insurance, housing options, and a referral bonus.

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,326 per week

Company: Summit Medical Staffing Nursing

Location: San Marcos, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Summit Medical Staffing Nursing is currently seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in Cardiac Cath Lab for a 13-week assignment in San Marcos, Texas. The job is full-time, 40 hours per week on days, with a shift of 8 hours. Summit, a Veteran and Employee-owned company based in Fremont, Nebraska, offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, weekly pay, and license/certification reimbursement.

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,429 per week

Company: Aureus Medical Group - Nursing

Location: Plano, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Aureus Medical Group is seeking a travel nurse RN for a 9-week ICU assignment in Plano, Texas. The job offers a weekly taxable income of $612-$720 and a non-taxable stipend of $709. The position requires a Texas RN license, CPR/BLS, and ACLS certifications. Aureus Medical Group provides outstanding benefits, personalized service, and 24/7 contact for travel nurses.

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,319 per week

Company: Epic Travel Staffing

Location: San Marcos, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Epic Travel Staffing is currently seeking a travel nurse RN with Cardiac Cath Lab experience for a 13-week assignment in San Marcos, Texas. The job offers a competitive pay package, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and weekly direct deposit. Epic Travel Staffing also provides a concierge state licensing program, industry-leading allowances, and a referral program with cash bonuses. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and has been providing travel nursing positions since 2002.

Faculty Urology Opening | UT Health East TX | Tyler, TX

Company: UT Health East Texas - Tyler

Location: Tyler, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

UT Health Tyler in Tyler, TX is recruiting a BC/BE Urologist to join their expanding practice. The position involves working with 6 urologists, handling a high volume of cases, and performing both traditional and robotic urology procedures. The practice includes outpatient, inpatient, and call duties. The recruitment package is comprehensive, featuring base salary, wRVU production incentive, CME allowance, sign-on bonus, medical debt assistance, relocation allowance, residency stipend, paid malpractice coverage, and health benefits with a retirement plan. UT Health East Texas, a partner with the University of Texas System, offers access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies. Tyler, the location, boasts a population of over 100,000, excellent schools, small-town comforts, affordable housing, and a low cost of living.

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,643 per week

Company: IDR Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

IDR Healthcare, an award-winning staffing firm, is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Med Surg position in Austin, Texas. The job is a 13-week contract with 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts. IDR Healthcare is known for its commitment to empowering healthcare professionals, offering benefits like ESOP, healthcare benefits, sign-on bonuses, and a 401k retirement plan. They have been recognized as SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing for 11 consecutive years, demonstrating their dedication to clinician satisfaction.

Travel Radiology Technician - $2,572 per week

Company: Next Move Healthcare

Location: Midland, Texas

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Next Move Healthcare is advertising a travel job for a Radiology Technician in Midland, Texas. The position is for 13 weeks starting from 02/24/2025, with 40 hours per week on days, 8 hours per shift. The pay package includes a tax-free stipend and various benefits such as health savings account, dental benefits, vision benefits, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and medical benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Texas?
Texas offers a wide array of roles, from software engineering, data analytics, and AI research to cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automotive software for Tesla and other OEMs. The state’s energy sector also hires for distributed energy resource management and smart grid analytics, while biotech hubs in Houston demand bioinformatics and computational biology expertise.
Are tech jobs in Texas remote or on-site?
Remote work remains common, especially for roles in software development and cloud services. However, many companies—like Dell, T‑Mobile, and SpaceX—encourage on-site collaboration for hardware teams and data center operations. Hybrid models are popular in Dallas and Austin, allowing flexibility while maintaining office presence.
Which major employers dominate the Texas tech job market?
Key employers include Dell Technologies (Austin), T‑Mobile (Dallas), Tesla (Austin), SpaceX (Hawthorne but with Texas facilities), Amazon (Austin), Google (Austin), Apple (Austin), IBM (Dallas), and local giants like AT&T (Dallas) and ExxonMobil (Houston). Startups such as Okta, Ring, and Pivotal also contribute significantly to the talent landscape.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in Texas?
Salaries vary by city and role: software engineers in Austin earn $110k–$160k, Dallas averages $100k–$150k, and Houston ranges $90k–$140k. Senior data scientists and machine learning engineers can command $140k–$200k, while cloud architects and cybersecurity managers often exceed $150k. Transparent listings on JobTransparency help benchmark these figures against local cost.
How can I relocate to Texas for a tech job?
Start by researching cities that match your cost‑of‑living preferences—Austin for a vibrant startup scene, Dallas for lower housing, or Houston for energy tech. Use JobTransparency’s salary data to estimate net income after housing and taxes. Leverage local networking events, tech meetups, and online communities, and consider relocation packages offered by employers such as housing stipends or moving allowances.

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