How much does an ophthalmologist make in San Francisco?
$429,100a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $206.29 an hour or $35,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $206.29
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,700Median: $429,100Highest 10%: $493,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| Median | $429,100 | $206.29 | |
| 75th | $475,800 | $228.76 | |
| 90th | $493,000 | $237.03 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| San Jose, CA | $700,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $433,500 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Pediatrician | $207,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $206.29 ($429,100 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $429,100 against $300,100 nationally, 43% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $400,200, so San Francisco pays 7% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for ophthalmologist pay?
3 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $493,000 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.