Report: How software engineer pay in Houston compares to Austin, Dallas, elsewhere

Texas has become the top state for technology jobs outside of California, according to a recent report from professional social network Blind.

Of the 80 best-paying cities for software engineering jobs in the nation, five were in the Lone Star State. The report analyzed annual base salaries and total compensation packages for more than 5 million professionals, including stock-based compensation and bonuses offered by employers.

Houston ranked No. 2 in Texas, with average total compensation of…