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Jobs in San Francisco, CA

California · Population: 870K (4.7M metro)

San Francisco remains one of the premier job markets in the world, particularly for technology and finance. The city is home to Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb, Block (Square), and countless startups at every stage. The AI boom has added another layer — OpenAI, Anthropic, and dozens of AI companies are based here or in the immediate Bay Area. The financial district houses major banks and investment firms, and biotech has a growing footprint particularly around Mission Bay near UCSF. Healthcare is strong through UCSF Medical Center, Kaiser, and Sutter Health. The city has gone through a post-pandemic correction — some office towers are emptier, some neighborhoods are quieter — but the underlying job market for skilled workers is still extremely strong. The cost of living remains among the highest in the nation. If you can afford to live here and you work in tech, finance, or biotech, the career opportunities are world-class.

Avg Salary: $82,000
Cost of Living: Very High

Top Industries

Technology & SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceFinancial ServicesBiotechnology & HealthcareStartups & Venture CapitalTourism

Major Employers

SalesforceUCSF Medical CenterUberWells FargoGap Inc.Kaiser Permanente