Audiologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $131,540 +42.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.24
10th percentile $106,830
90th percentile $161,950
Employed locally 200
National median $92,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,830
    25th
    $126,260
    50th (median)
    $131,540
    75th
    $135,570
    90th
    $161,950

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Audiologists salary vs area income 98% Median Audiologists salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Audiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,330
    Fresno, CA $124,230
    California $123,600
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,490
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $120,720

    Nearby metros — Audiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,330
    Fresno, CA $124,230
    California $123,600
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $115,850
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $113,950

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Audiologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Audiologists in San Francisco, CA is $63.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.87 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Audiologists salaries?

    The median Audiologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 42.8% above the national median of $92,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Audiologists in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Audiologists (10th percentile) earn around $106,830 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,260.