Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in San Francisco
688 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in San Francisco belongs to Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric, at $429,080 per year. The lowest published median is $35,950.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,950 | 119,120 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $36,080 | — |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $36,360 | 240 |
| Gambling Dealers | $37,240 | 1,140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $38,860 | 29,080 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $39,120 | 2,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $39,310 | 10,650 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $39,390 | 100 |
| Bartenders | $39,670 | 10,260 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $39,770 | 760 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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