Economists Salary in San Antonio, TX

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

Median annual salary $102,840 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.44
10th percentile $66,290
90th percentile $178,980
Employed locally 60
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,290
    25th
    $80,300
    50th (median)
    $102,840
    75th
    $115,440
    90th
    $178,980

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 138% Median Economists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $131,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $97,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,390

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in San Antonio, TX is $49.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.9% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $66,290 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,300.