salary$137,690 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$327,280per year
Jobs in the area4,020people work this job
Can a lawyer afford San Antonio?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 12.8% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $137,690 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $85,140 and $327,280.
Can a lawyer afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 12.8% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.