How much does a lawyer make in San Antonio?
$137,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $66.20 an hour or $11,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.20
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,140Median: $137,700Highest 10%: $327,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,140 | $40.93 | |
| 25th | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| Median | $137,700 | $66.20 | |
| 75th | $204,400 | $98.29 | |
| 90th | $327,300 | $157.35 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Dallas, TX | $168,500 |
| Midland, TX | $163,100 |
| Houston, TX | $158,000 |
| Austin, TX | $153,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $140,600 |
| College Station, TX | $134,800 |
| Sherman, TX | $134,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $133,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $131,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $130,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $130,400 |
| Waco, TX | $130,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $129,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $129,200 |
| Laredo, TX | $125,900 |
| San Angelo, TX | $125,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $124,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $123,800 |
| Abilene, TX | $122,600 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $122,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $118,400 |
| McAllen, TX | $115,900 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $106,800 |
| Longview, TX | $105,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $103,100 |
Related jobs in San Antonio
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $145,900 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $98,900 |
| Arbitrator | $60,410 |
| Title Examiner | $55,870 |
| Legal Support Worker | $54,060 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $53,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $66.20 ($137,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $137,700 against $159,700 nationally, 14% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $154,200, so San Antonio pays 11% less.
Where does San Antonio rank for lawyer pay?
66 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $327,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.