Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in San Francisco
688 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in San Francisco belongs to Home Health and Personal Care Aides, at $35,950 per year. The highest is $429,080.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,950 | 119,120 | |
| 2 | Forest and Conservation Workers | $36,080 | — | |
| 3 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $36,360 | 240 | |
| 4 | Gambling Dealers | $37,240 | 1,140 | |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | $38,860 | 29,080 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $39,120 | 2,000 | |
| 7 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $39,310 | 10,650 | |
| 8 | Gambling Cage Workers | $39,390 | 100 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $39,670 | 10,260 | |
| 10 | Food Processing Workers, All Other | $39,770 | 760 |
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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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