Metro profile · CBSA 41860

Healthcare wages in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

54 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA

5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire

State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
  • 2-7 FIRE
  • BAIN FIRE
  • CANYON FIRE
  • + 2 more declarations

Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.

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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$3,151/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$309/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 54 roles

Every healthcare occupation in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

54 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Registered Nursesnursing$186,610$175,41381
Radiation Therapistsallied$205,670$193,33081
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$189,790$178,40380
Orderliessupport$69,870$65,67879
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$141,780$133,27378
Nurse Practitionersnursing$219,080$205,93576
Recreational Therapistsallied$102,420$96,27576
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$160,270$150,65476
Nurse Midwivesnursing$212,630$199,87275
Veterinariansallied$208,080$195,59575
Respiratory Therapistsallied$130,220$122,40774
Therapists, All Otherallied$122,120$114,79374
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$146,260$137,48473
Surgical Technologistsallied$99,390$93,42773
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$71,090$66,82573
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$94,310$88,65172
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$103,060$96,87671
Physical Therapistsallied$141,980$133,46171
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$95,920$90,16571
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$63,300$59,50271
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatricphysician$429,080$403,33571
Audiologistsallied$132,390$124,44771
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$97,860$91,98870
General Internal Medicine Physiciansphysician$351,670$330,57070
Physician Assistantsphysician$184,380$173,31770
Occupational Therapistsallied$136,770$128,56470
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$130,850$122,99970
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$84,130$79,08270
Dental Assistantssupport$64,390$60,52770
Nursing Assistantssupport$56,080$52,71569
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