How much does an emergency medicine physician make in San Francisco?
$339,000a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $162.98 an hour or $28,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $162.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,820Median: $339,000Highest 10%: $415,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,820 | $43.18 | |
| 25th | $185,800 | $89.30 | |
| Median | $339,000 | $162.98 | |
| 75th | $415,800 | $199.89 | |
| 90th | $415,900 | $199.93 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| Bakersfield, CA | $239,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,160 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| 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 |
| Pediatrician | $207,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $162.98 ($339,000 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $339,000 against $335,600 nationally, 1% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
21 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medicine physician make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $415,900 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.