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Average salary by job family in San Antonio
| Management | $124,640 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $118,070 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,680 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,750 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,080 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,400 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,110 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,640 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,910 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,610 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,950 |
| Protective Service | $52,060 |
| Sales and Related | $47,890 |
| Production | $47,470 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,400 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,150 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,870 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,070 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,060 |
| Healthcare Support | $34,130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,250 |
Highest-paying jobs in San Antonio
- Cardiologists$366,670
- Dermatologists$336,810
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$334,770
- Radiologists$331,410
- Chief Executives$311,910
- Physicians, All Other$304,470
- Surgeons, All Other$298,160
- Anesthesiologists$291,480
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$289,900
- Physicians, Pathologists$270,600
Most common jobs in San Antonio and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 40,040 | $28,000 | $27,810 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 34,730 | $42,940 | $42,720 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 31,420 | $26,340 | $25,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 30,560 | $123,620 | $99,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 27,580 | $33,940 | $30,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 27,440 | $38,730 | $37,360 |
| Registered Nurses | 23,660 | $93,760 | $94,370 |
| Cashiers | 20,620 | $31,060 | $29,800 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 20,320 | $31,400 | $28,110 |
| Office Clerks, General | 15,890 | $41,590 | $38,860 |
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Cost of living in San Antonio
Prices in the San Antonio area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,140 therefore buys what $64,551 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $280,297, 3.8 times the median household income of $74,297.
$280,297typical home value
$74,297median household income
94.7BEA price parity
2,612,802metro population
Take-home pay in San Antonio
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,950 | $30,262 | $2,522 |
| Median wage | $47,010 | $39,953 | $3,329 |
| Average wage | $61,140 | $51,306 | $4,275 |
| 75th percentile wage | $73,810 | $60,756 | $5,063 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in San Antonio
Management35 jobs
- Chief Executives$312K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$167K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$141K
- Purchasing Managers$140K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$133K
- Public Relations Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$127K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$127K
- Industrial Production Managers$126K
- Natural Sciences Managers$125K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$125K
- General and Operations Managers$124K
- Training and Development Managers$123K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$107K
- Construction Managers$106K
- Fundraising Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, All Other$100K
- Emergency Management Directors$98K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Funeral Home Managers$81K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$76K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$64K
- Food Service Managers$62K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Database Architects$140K
- Software Developers$130K
- Computer Network Architects$129K
- Information Security Analysts$126K
- Actuaries$121K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$111K
- Data Scientists$110K
- Database Administrators$108K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$107K
- Statisticians$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$96K
- Web Developers$89K
- Operations Research Analysts$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$77K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical62 jobs
- Cardiologists$367K
- Dermatologists$337K
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$335K
- Radiologists$331K
- Physicians, All Other$304K
- Surgeons, All Other$298K
- Anesthesiologists$291K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$290K
- Physicians, Pathologists$271K
- Nurse Anesthetists$250K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$245K
- Psychiatrists$241K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$240K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$234K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$216K
- Family Medicine Physicians$213K
- Pediatricians, General$208K
- Podiatrists$193K
- Dentists, General$176K
- Physician Assistants$144K
- Veterinarians$142K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$133K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$126K
- Radiation Therapists$125K
- Occupational Therapists$111K
- Optometrists$110K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Audiologists$102K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Dental Hygienists$95K
- Registered Nurses$94K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$91K
- Chiropractors$85K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$83K
- Therapists, All Other$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surgical Assistants$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$71K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66K
- Recreational Therapists$65K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Exercise Physiologists$56K
- Surgical Technologists$56K
- Paramedics$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$132K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130K
- Petroleum Engineers$130K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$128K
- Environmental Engineers$125K
- Electrical Engineers$121K
- Engineers, All Other$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$117K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$117K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Materials Engineers$100K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$100K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94K
- Landscape Architects$80K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$78K
- Mechanical Drafters$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Surveyors$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Drafters, All Other$58K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$143K
- Financial Risk Specialists$107K
- Management Analysts$100K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$95K
- Insurance Underwriters$91K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Logisticians$84K
- Labor Relations Specialists$83K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Financial Examiners$80K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$80K
- Credit Analysts$80K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$77K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$61K
- Fundraisers$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Credit Counselors$50K
Life, Physical, and Social Science31 jobs
- Physicists$191K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$128K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$119K
- Economists$115K
- Psychologists, All Other$113K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$110K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$107K
- Chemists$100K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$99K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$97K
- Historians$96K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88K
- School Psychologists$87K
- Microbiologists$84K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$80K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79K
- Epidemiologists$79K
- Social Science Research Assistants$75K
- Conservation Scientists$68K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Forensic Science Technicians$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Chemical Technicians$57K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$57K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media26 jobs
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$100K
- Art Directors$94K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$89K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$88K
- Technical Writers$85K
- Writers and Authors$79K
- Producers and Directors$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$70K
- Interior Designers$69K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$67K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$66K
- Graphic Designers$64K
- Editors$64K
- Film and Video Editors$59K
- Interpreters and Translators$58K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$57K
- Audio and Video Technicians$51K
- Broadcast Technicians$51K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$49K
- Coaches and Scouts$47K
- Craft Artists$46K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$45K
- Photographers$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39K
- Floral Designers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library52 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$137K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Instructional Coordinators$80K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$74K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$73K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$68K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Curators$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$58K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Archivists$51K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$50K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$42K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$40K
- Tutors$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$98K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$86K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$71K
- Health Education Specialists$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Clergy$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Counselors, All Other$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair38 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$90K
- Avionics Technicians$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$75K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Home Appliance Repairers$64K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$62K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Millwrights$58K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Rail Car Repairers$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$55K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$52K
- Riggers$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction39 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$70K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$68K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$58K
- Electricians$57K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$55K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$52K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Carpenters$49K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$49K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Glaziers$48K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$47K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$47K
- Roofers$45K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$44K
- Pipelayers$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$43K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$43K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$75K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- Firefighters$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61K
- Bailiffs$56K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$39K
- Security Guards$37K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
- School Bus Monitors$28K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$130K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$98K
- Real Estate Brokers$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$31K
Production63 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$96K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$60K
- Machinists$57K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$56K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$46K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Upholsterers$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$39K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$38K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Furniture Finishers$37K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$36K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Bakers$35K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$33K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Sewing Machine Operators$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$60K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Correspondence Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Word Processors and Typists$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Transportation and Material Moving28 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$141K
- Transportation Inspectors$91K
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Wellhead Pumpers$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$51K
- Traffic Technicians$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38K
- Bus Drivers, School$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Passenger Attendants$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Parking Attendants$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$59K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37K
- Animal Trainers$37K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Barbers$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34K
- Costume Attendants$34K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$50K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$80K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$75K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Orderlies$36K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
- Medical Transcriptionists$31K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, All Other$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$32K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Bartenders$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
Jobs paid by the hour in San Antonio
For 2 jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | $22.85 | $21.30 | 210 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $19.60 | $21.57 | n/a |
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Salary in San Antonio: questions
What is a good salary in San Antonio?
Half of all workers in the San Antonio metro earn less than $47,010 and the average is $61,140. Earning more than $73,810 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in San Antonio to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,083, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in San Antonio?
Cardiologists ($366,670), Dermatologists ($336,810), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($334,770).
What is the average salary in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, where the average salary is $61,140 a year and the median $47,010. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for New Braunfels, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (41700), all occupations and 623 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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