Data Scientists Salary in San Antonio, TX

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

Median annual salary $107,850 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.85
10th percentile $62,980
90th percentile $164,900
Employed locally 1,440
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,980
    25th
    $81,080
    50th (median)
    $107,850
    75th
    $134,440
    90th
    $164,900

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 145% Median Data Scientists salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,440
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $120,840
    Midland, TX $109,560
    Lubbock, TX $105,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $103,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,420

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,210
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,360
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,920
    Operations Research Analysts $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in San Antonio, TX is $51.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.2% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in San Antonio?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $62,980 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,080.