SOC 23-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in San Antonio, TX is $60,410 a year, trailing the national median of $75,530 by 20.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in San Antonio, TX is $60,410 a year, trailing the national median of $75,530 by 20.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,230 and $78,510. The lowest tenth earn under $46,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $84,170.
Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $57,500. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 274th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,360 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $49,230 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,410 | −20.0% |
| 75th | $78,510 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $84,170 | +11.4% |
| Mean | $66,670 | −11.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,410 goes as far as $62,214 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,214US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,410 a year, 20.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,360 to $84,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $57,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $60,410, or $29.04 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,530, so pay in San Antonio, TX is 20.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Antonio, TX earns more than $84,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $57,500 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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