Accountants and Auditors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $76,790 -6% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $53,340
90th percentile $126,400
Employed locally 8,130
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,340
    25th
    $63,530
    50th (median)
    $76,790
    75th
    $97,960
    90th
    $126,400

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 103% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $87,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $82,780
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,290
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,030
    Odessa, TX $76,930
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $76,370

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,030
    Project Management Specialists $85,060
    Human Resources Specialists $66,430
    Management Analysts $92,620
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in San Antonio, TX is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.36 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in San Antonio, TX is 6% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in San Antonio?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $53,340 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,530.