San Antonio is not one talent market

Treating a metro area as a single talent pool is convenient and misleading. Response varies by part of town, by commute distance, by whether a role competes with hospitality, healthcare, logistics, or technology employers nearby.

For a local employer, that variance is an advantage. Understanding where comparable talent already works reveals who is realistically reachable before a search is committed.

The practical version: define the role clearly, look at where similar work is being done across the area, and let the response tell you where your offer is competitive.