How much does a therapist make in San Francisco?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $58.71 an hour or $10,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.71
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,190Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,190 | $40.00 | |
| 25th | $88,200 | $42.40 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.71 | |
| 75th | $166,300 | $79.95 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.95 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Sacramento, CA | $81,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,790 |
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 therapist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $58.71 ($122,100 a year).
Do therapists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $77,930 nationally, 57% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,760, so San Francisco pays 49% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for therapist pay?
2 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,300 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.