Neurologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $104,320
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $104,320
90th percentile $345,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,320
    25th
    $104,320
    50th (median)
    $104,320
    75th
    $119,690
    90th
    $345,550

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Neurologists salary vs area income 78% Median Neurologists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Neurologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $535,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $451,510
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $434,730
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $409,610
    Toledo, OH $388,860
    Cleveland, OH $383,420

    Nearby metros — Neurologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $365,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $228,070
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $136,030
    California $124,830
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,410

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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 Neurologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Neurologists in San Francisco, CA is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.13 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Neurologists (10th percentile) earn around $104,320 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,320.