May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
688 occupations
Across 688 occupations with published wages in San Francisco, ophthalmologists, except pediatric record the highest median at $429,080 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in San Francisco
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 119,120 | $35,950 |
| Software Developers | 69,030 | $186,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,970 | $43,870 |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,520 | $149,990 |
| Registered Nurses | 41,750 | $186,610 |
| Retail Salespersons | 39,460 | $43,850 |
| Cashiers | 38,250 | $41,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 37,590 | $52,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 30,710 | $48,400 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 29,980 | $96,960 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.