salary$53,650 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,840per year
Jobs in the area13,710people work this job
Can a truck driver afford San Antonio?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 32.7% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $53,650 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $38,560 and $76,840.
Can a truck driver afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 32.7% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.