How much does a physician make in San Francisco?
$294,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $141.52 an hour or $24,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $141.52
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 3,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,720Median: $294,400Highest 10%: $425,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,720 | $44.10 | |
| 25th | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| Median | $294,400 | $141.52 | |
| 75th | $347,800 | $167.19 | |
| 90th | $425,100 | $204.36 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $421,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $385,000 |
| Chico, CA | $335,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $323,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $323,100 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $308,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $305,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $297,000 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $290,300 |
| Redding, CA | $287,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $279,100 |
| Merced, CA | $273,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $269,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $196,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $194,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $193,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,870 |
| Stockton, CA | $80,190 |
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 |
| 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 a physician make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $141.52 ($294,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $294,400 against $265,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $281,600, so San Francisco pays 5% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for physician pay?
160 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $425,100 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.