How much does an anesthesiologist make in San Francisco?
$101,700a year
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $48.91 an hour or $8,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.91
- Vs. national median
- -74%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 65
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,700Median: $101,700Highest 10%: $549,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| 75th | $380,400 | $182.89 | |
| 90th | $549,500 | $264.19 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists.
| Sacramento, CA | $239,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $149,000 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $48.91 ($101,700 a year).
Do anesthesiologists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
No: $101,700 against $391,500 nationally, 74% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for anesthesiologist pay?
64 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an anesthesiologist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $549,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.