Healthcare Administrator Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median healthcare administrator in the San Francisco area earns $166,310 a year ($79.96 an hour), 34% above the U.S. median ($123,860) and 18% above the California median ($141,480). Half of the 11,980 healthcare administrators there earn between $104,010 and $224,090.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,320 | $72,800 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $104,010 | $98,470 | $94,700 |
| Median | $166,310 | $141,480 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $224,090 | $205,390 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $315,430 | $274,660 | $224,340 |
| Average | $176,000 | $159,170 | $140,970 |
| Jobs | 11,980 | 75,090 | 597,080 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for healthcare administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($171,210).
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- San Jose, CA: $171,210
- Sacramento, CA: $159,350
- San Diego, CA: $138,080
- New York, NY: $167,580
- Seattle, WA: $160,100
- Portland, OR: $151,260
- Washington, DC: $140,670
- Denver, CO: $137,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.