Pediatricians, General Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $207,450 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $99.74
10th percentile $102,600
90th percentile $447,610
Employed locally 810
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,600
    25th
    $171,750
    50th (median)
    $207,450
    75th
    $333,270
    90th
    $447,610

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 155% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $262,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $220,310

    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 Pediatricians, General make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in San Francisco, CA is $99.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $215.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in San Francisco, CA is 1.3% below the national median of $210,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pediatricians, General in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $102,600 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $171,750.