SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $239,200 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $236,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $239,200 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $236,590. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $239,200 and $239,200. The lowest tenth earn under $239,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $239,200.
The area has 460 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.58 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Riverside records the highest median at $298,910. Of the 688 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | +1.1% |
| 25th | $239,200 | +1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | +1.1% |
| 75th | $239,200 | +1.1% |
| 90th | $239,200 | +1.1% |
| Mean | $239,200 | +1.1% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $298,910 | 140 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $282,930 | — | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $239,200 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $239,200 buys what $216,079 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$216,079US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Riverside, at $298,910.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $236,590, so pay in San Francisco, CA is 1.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Francisco, CA earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Riverside, at $298,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in San Francisco, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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