ER Physician Salary in San Francisco, California

How much does an ER Physician make in San Francisco, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ER Physician in San Francisco, CA is $473,773. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $405,010 to $531,650, with most professionals earning between $342,405 and $584,345.

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Common responsibilities of an ER Physician

Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

December 17, 2022

Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.

February 24, 2023

Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.

March 17, 2023

Interacts with co-workers and other representatives to obtain required information on a timely basis.

March 25, 2023

Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers.

March 26, 2023

Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report.

April 10, 2023

Provides competent patient care to patients of all ages by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

April 17, 2023

Document care provided in the approved hospital chart or electronic medical record within each 24-hour period.

May 04, 2023

Prepare refund request for any or all monies due to patient or insurance company as a result off overpayments.

May 08, 2023

Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of critical care medical management practice protocols within legal guidelines in compliance with BWH policies.

May 21, 2023

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ER Physician Salary By Experience Levels in San Francisco, CA

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ER Physician Salary By Level of Education in San Francisco, CA

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Average Salary Range for ER Physician in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

405010

531650

473773

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

409387

539090

478255

What is the average salary for ER Physician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ER Physician in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for ER Physician ranges from $405,010 to $531,650 with the average base salary of $473,773. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $409,387 to $539,090 with the average total cash compensation of $478,255.

View Average Salary for ER Physician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$473,773	$405,010 - $531,650
Bonus	$4,482	$4,376 - $7,439
Total Pay	$478,255	$409,387 - $539,090

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

ER Physician Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $405,010 - $531,650	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $396,027 - $519,859	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $396,027 - $519,859	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $364,830 - $478,907	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $395,379 - $519,007	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $364,052 - $477,885	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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