Bookkeeper salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$48,150/year
about $23.15 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $40,950 – $58,770
Half of bookkeepers in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $48,150 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,110 | $16.88 |
| 25th | $40,950 | $19.69 |
| Median (50th) | $48,150 | $23.15 |
| 75th | $58,770 | $28.25 |
| 90th (top earners) | $68,340 | $32.86 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a bookkeeper job in the San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $40,950 ($19.69/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $40,950 to $58,770 ($19.69 to $28.25/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $58,770 ($28.25/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Ask which software you'd use (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite). Experience with it can support a higher offer.
- Full-charge bookkeepers who handle everything through month-end close usually earn more than clerks.
- Part-time and contract bookkeeping is common, so compare by hourly rate.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.