SOC 21-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counselors, All Other — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Counselors, All Other in San Antonio, TX is $59,430 per year, 16.9% above the national median of $50,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Counselors, All Other in San Antonio, TX is $59,430 per year, 16.9% above the national median of $50,860. Half of workers earn between $46,930 and $70,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,030 and the ninetieth at $74,900.
The area has 210 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lubbock records the highest median at $65,520. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 286th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | −27.2% |
| 25th | $46,930 | −7.7% |
| Median (50th) | $59,430 | +16.9% |
| 75th | $70,790 | +39.2% |
| 90th | $74,900 | +47.3% |
| Mean | $56,910 | +11.9% |
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 $59,430 goes as far as $61,205 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,205US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,430 a year, 16.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,030 to $74,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lubbock, at $65,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counselors, All Other in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $59,430, or $28.57 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 $50,860, so pay in San Antonio, TX is 16.9% higher. 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 $74,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,030 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 Lubbock, at $65,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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