Lawyers salary
in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Middle 50%
- $106,560–$204,440
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #59 of 304
Lawyers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro earn a median of $137,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,020 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 11% below the TX statewide median of $154,200. It ranks #59 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,020 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Lawyers pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $168,510 |
| Midland, TX | $163,090 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $157,980 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $153,330 |
| El Paso, TX | $140,550 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $134,800 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $131,680 |
| Amarillo, TX | $130,580 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Lawyers. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN SAN ANTONIO
Questions
What is the average Lawyers salary in San Antonio?
The BLS median is $137,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,020 jobs pay between $106,560 and $204,440. The 10th percentile is $85,140 and the 90th is $327,280.
Is San Antonio a high-paying metro for Lawyers?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 11% below the TX statewide median of $154,200. It ranks #59 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Lawyers make an hour in San Antonio?
About $66.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $137,690 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $51.23–$98.29 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.