How much does a psychologist make in San Francisco?
$168,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $80.79 an hour or $14,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.79
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,070Median: $168,000Highest 10%: $211,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| 25th | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| Median | $168,000 | $80.79 | |
| 75th | $189,100 | $90.89 | |
| 90th | $211,200 | $101.55 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| San Jose, CA | $175,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $153,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $148,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $148,500 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Materials Scientist | $231,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $166,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $165,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $160,200 |
| Hydrologist | $147,100 |
| Economist | $142,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $138,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $136,300 |
| Life Scientist | $134,800 |
| Sociologist | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $80.79 ($168,000 a year).
Do psychologists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $168,000 against $110,800 nationally, 52% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $157,500, so San Francisco pays 7% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for psychologist pay?
3 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,200 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.