Salaries in San Francisco, CA
What 30 common jobs pay in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area, highest to lowest median pay. Tap a job for the full range and how to tell if an offer is fair.
| Job | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $163,500 – $219,670 |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $137,120 – $215,630 |
| Pharmacist | $177,410 | $164,560 – $220,120 |
| Information Security Analyst | $162,310 | $115,000 – $201,690 |
| Web Developer | $152,450 | $115,170 – $179,950 |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $130,200 – $154,920 |
| Physical Therapist | $141,980 | $123,470 – $160,770 |
| Project Manager | $135,040 | $102,510 – $167,410 |
| Financial Analyst | $130,520 | $97,490 – $166,350 |
| Marketing Specialist | $123,250 | $82,510 – $170,560 |
| Accountant | $110,730 | $88,820 – $143,590 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $103,140 | $79,820 – $136,040 |
| High School Teacher | $102,880 | $80,000 – $126,750 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $78,460 – $122,120 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | $81,650 – $104,110 |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $70,090 – $130,260 |
| Graphic Designer | $92,050 | $68,680 – $115,940 |
| IT Support Specialist | $89,440 | $71,840 – $106,900 |
| Paralegal | $84,030 | $74,050 – $103,060 |
| HVAC Technician | $78,490 | $61,930 – $101,870 |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $62,650 – $121,770 |
| Truck Driver | $66,450 | $57,320 – $77,910 |
| Bookkeeper | $65,530 | $57,510 – $78,460 |
| Administrative Assistant | $62,110 | $51,700 – $77,660 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $60,550 | $51,030 – $81,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 | $50,120 – $77,260 |
| Customer Service Representative | $57,830 | $47,070 – $70,990 |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $56,080 | $50,010 – $58,930 |
| Receptionist | $49,450 | $43,440 – $60,170 |
| Warehouse Worker | $48,400 | $45,000 – $56,020 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.