Cardiologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $119,690
Median hourly $57.54
10th percentile $85,260
90th percentile $563,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,260
    25th
    $109,310
    50th (median)
    $119,690
    75th
    $560,340
    90th
    $563,110

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Cardiologists salary vs area income 89% Median Cardiologists salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cardiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $662,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $610,080
    Omaha, NE-IA $598,480
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $567,680
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $558,180
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $551,320

    Nearby metros — Cardiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $567,680
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $511,400
    Lancaster, PA $503,970
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $493,670
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $475,590

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cardiologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Cardiologists in San Francisco, CA is $57.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $270.73 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Cardiologists (10th percentile) earn around $85,260 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,310.