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CPA cost in San Antonio, TX

A typical CPA figure in San Antonio is about $230 per hour, about 8% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in San Antonio

$230

per hour

Fair price range: $138 to $414

On the low end
$138
On the high end
$414

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Antonio. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Antonio, TX$230
$138 to $414
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Grand Prairie, TX$239
$143 to $430
Arlington, TX$241
$145 to $434
Denton, TX$241
$145 to $434
Albuquerque, NM$231
$139 to $416
Columbia, SC$216
$130 to $389

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Questions people ask

CPA in San Antonio: what does it cost?

In San Antonio, TX, CPA typically costs about $230 per hour, with most prices between $138 and $414.

Why is San Antonio lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in San Antonio, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Antonio about 8% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.