Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $338,990
Median hourly $162.98
10th percentile $89,820
90th percentile $415,860
Employed locally 370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,820
    25th
    $185,750
    50th (median)
    $338,990
    75th
    $415,770
    90th
    $415,860

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 253% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 153% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $531,340
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $486,350
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $478,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $476,890
    Anchorage, AK $472,140
    Rochester, MN $462,850

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $440,580
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $420,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $380,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $356,230
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $284,930
    Utica-Rome, NY $214,340

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    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 Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in San Francisco, CA is $162.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $199.94 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $89,820 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $185,750.