Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in San Antonio
623 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in San Antonio belongs to Radiologists, at $398,680 per year. The lowest published median is $21,980.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $398,680 | — | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $382,000 | 90 | |
| 3 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $347,810 | — | |
| 4 | Dermatologists | $336,030 | — | |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists | $335,300 | 160 | |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $316,830 | 110 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $296,910 | 2,020 | |
| 8 | Physicians, Pathologists | $283,430 | 100 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $279,410 | 200 | |
| 10 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $271,960 | 90 | |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $256,610 | 560 | |
| 12 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $255,480 | — | |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | $251,170 | 190 | |
| 14 | Family Medicine Physicians | $233,780 | 610 | |
| 15 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,210 | 370 | |
| 16 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $213,660 | 120 | |
| 17 | Pediatricians, General | $212,640 | 230 | |
| 18 | Podiatrists | $202,930 | 40 | |
| 19 | Physicists | $194,290 | 100 | |
| 20 | Psychiatrists | $188,090 | 280 | |
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,650 | 1,220 | |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,490 | 4,090 | |
| 23 | Dentists, General | $162,140 | 690 | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $150,500 | 2,260 | |
| 25 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $145,860 | 210 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $21,980 | 5,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,510 | 5,540 |
| Costume Attendants | $24,410 | 60 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $25,480 | 1,170 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $25,960 | 31,420 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $27,400 | 780 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 2,970 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,640 | 3,740 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,810 | 40,040 |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | $27,860 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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