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Computer Vision Engineer Salary in San Antonio

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$149,459/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $118,850 – $187,951

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Computer Vision Engineers in San Antonio typically earn $119K–$188K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $149K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $231K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Computer Vision Engineer Salary Analysis β€” San Antonio

Computer Vision Engineers in San Antonio earn a median salary of $149K, which is 4% above the national median of $144K. Salaries in this market are broadly in line with the national average.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in San Antonio.

Cost of Living Adjustment

San Antonio's cost of living is 12% below the US average. Your $149K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $170K in a city with average US living costs.

$149K
Nominal salary
-12%
CoL vs US avg
$170K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” San Antonio

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$96,654

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$118,850

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$149,459

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$187,951

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$231,112

Staff / principal / lead

-10%
vs US avg
+38%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$149K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’25%
Take-home$113K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$113K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$59K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
84/100
Strong
Job demand growth+38%
Automation riskLow

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Is $149K a good salary for Computer Vision Engineer in San Antonio?

Based on BLS data for 149,459 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $97KΒ·Median: $149KΒ·Top 10%: $231K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $149K for Computer Vision Engineers in San Antonio

-10%
TX market level
TX pays 10% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
-12%
San Antonio metro premium
This city has a lower cost of living, reflected in typical salary ranges.
+10%
High demand for Computer Vision Engineers
38% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Computer Vision Engineer Salary by Experience Level in San Antonio

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$101,632$8,469$49
Junior22 yrs$125,546$10,462$60
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$141,488$11,791$68
Senior66 yrs$163,807$13,651$79
Staff1010 yrs$221,199$18,433$106
Principal1414 yrs$277,396$23,116$133
Distinguished1818 yrs$291,445$24,287$140

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Computer Vision Engineer

Estimated premium above the San Antonio median based on market demand

OpenCV+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
PyTorch+11% β‰ˆ +$16K/yr
YOLO+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Python+6% β‰ˆ +$9K/yr
TensorFlow+10% β‰ˆ +$15K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$52K/yr
Highest single skill
OpenCV +4%
OpenCV+4% Β· +$6K/yr
PyTorch+11% Β· +$16K/yr
YOLO+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Python+6% Β· +$9K/yr
TensorFlow+10% Β· +$15K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Computer Vision Engineer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

A84/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+38%/yr
AI Displacement Risk22% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+4.9%/yr
Strong: Strong tailwinds. Salary growth should outpace inflation for the next 5–8 years.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+35%
Growth 2022–2032
+9K
New jobs projected
$165K
In 2 yrs
$190K
In 5 yrs
$242K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Computer Vision Engineer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$232K–$257K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$149,459
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$24,661
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$37,365
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$32,881
Total Comp (mid)
$244,366

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Computer Vision Engineers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Computer Vision Engineer Salaries by City

How San Antonio, TX stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
San Antonio, TX (current)$149,459$187,951+-10%
New York, NY$247,375$311,085++49%
San Francisco, CA$279,465$351,439++68%
Seattle, WA$236,633$297,576++43%
Austin, TX$190,333$239,352++15%
Boston, MA$230,461$289,815++39%
Chicago, IL$186,555$234,601++12%
Los Angeles, CA$231,112$290,633++39%
Denver, CO$183,789$231,123++11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Computer Vision Engineer salary in San Antonio, TX?

The median Computer Vision Engineer salary in San Antonio, TX is $149K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $188K+ per year.

What is a good Computer Vision Engineer salary in San Antonio, TX?

The 75th percentile ($188K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($149K) is above-average for this role in San Antonio, TX.

How much does a Computer Vision Engineer earn per hour in San Antonio, TX?

Based on the median annual salary of $149K, a Computer Vision Engineer in San Antonio, TX earns approximately $72/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$90/hr.

Is San Antonio, TX a good market for Computer Vision Engineers?

San Antonio, TX pays 10% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Computer Vision Engineers is growing 38% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Computer Vision Engineer salary in San Antonio, TX?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($188K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the San Antonio figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For San Antonio, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Computer Vision Engineer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$108K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$132K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$149K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$185K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$197K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$212K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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San Antonio benchmarks
$149K
Market median
$188K
P75 target
$231K
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Computer Vision Engineer in San Antonio β€” Distribution
P10
$97K
P25
$119K
P50
$149K
P75
$188K
P90
$231K
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