How much does an area make in San Francisco?
$125,900a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $60.52 an hour or $10,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.52
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,690Median: $125,900Highest 10%: $208,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,690 | $40.24 | |
| 25th | $96,810 | $46.54 | |
| Median | $125,900 | $60.52 | |
| 75th | $187,800 | $90.30 | |
| 90th | $208,300 | $100.12 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for areas.
| San Diego, CA | $119,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $60.52 ($125,900 a year).
Do areas make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $125,900 against $85,020 nationally, 48% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,200, so San Francisco pays 20% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for area pay?
3 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,300 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.