Family Medicine Physicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $304,560 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $146.42
10th percentile $98,220
90th percentile $534,110
Employed locally 2,170
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,220
    25th
    $169,430
    50th (median)
    $304,560
    75th
    $447,980
    90th
    $534,110

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 228% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 128% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $345,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310

    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 Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in San Francisco, CA is $146.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $256.78 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 27.8% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $98,220 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $169,430.