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Plastic Surgeon Salary in San Francisco, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

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Demand: +25% (High Demand)
$745,200
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $358.28/hr
📊 80% Range: $496,800 – $1,173,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +38% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $496,800
25th % Junior $621,000
50th % Median $745,200
75th % Senior $959,100
90th % Top 10% $1,173,000
Base Annual Salary $745,200
Target Annual Bonus $89,424
Annual Stock / Equity $163,944
Total Compensation (TC) $998,568
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Francisco, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Plastic Surgeon

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Plastic Surgeon

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$496,800
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Plastic Surgeon

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$745,200
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Plastic Surgeon

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$959,100
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$1,173,000

Plastic Surgeon Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$745,200

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$734,400

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$723,600

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$691,200

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$691,200

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$691,200

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$675,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$675,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Plastic Surgeon leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+25% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Plastic Surgeon make in San Francisco, CA?

The median annual salary for a Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA is $745,200, with entry-level professionals earning around $496,800 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $1,173,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

On average, a Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA makes approximately $358.28 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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