How much does a helper make in San Francisco?
$53,840a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $25.88 an hour or $4,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.88
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,670Median: $53,840Highest 10%: $91,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 25th | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| Median | $53,840 | $25.88 | |
| 75th | $67,550 | $32.48 | |
| 90th | $91,150 | $43.82 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,840 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,950 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,600 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $25.88 ($53,840 a year).
Do helpers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $53,840 against $42,670 nationally, 26% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,430, so San Francisco pays 11% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for helper pay?
4 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,150 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.