Physicians, Pathologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Median annual salary $186,300
Median hourly $89.57
10th percentile $101,040
90th percentile $186,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,040
    25th
    $186,300
    50th (median)
    $186,300
    75th
    $186,300
    90th
    $186,300

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 139% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicians, Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $384,550
    Corpus Christi, TX $373,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $365,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $362,620
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $362,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $349,470

    Nearby metros — Physicians, Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $365,830
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $342,090
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $333,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $319,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $248,420
    South Carolina $228,850

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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 Physicians, Pathologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in San Francisco, CA is $89.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.57 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicians, Pathologists in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $101,040 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $186,300.