How much does a podiatrist make in San Francisco?
$204,400a year
Median yearly pay for podiatrists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $98.25 an hour or $17,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.25
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,280Median: $204,400Highest 10%: $462,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,280 | $47.25 | |
| 25th | $160,400 | $77.10 | |
| Median | $204,400 | $98.25 | |
| 75th | $275,000 | $132.21 | |
| 90th | $462,200 | $222.20 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for podiatrists.
| San Diego, CA | $235,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $206,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $201,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $196,500 |
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 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $98.25 ($204,400 a year).
Do podiatrists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $204,400 against $160,300 nationally, 27% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $201,300, so San Francisco pays 2% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for podiatrist pay?
15 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does a podiatrist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $462,200 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.