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Psychiatrists Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 46 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of psychiatristss in California earn between $113,990 and $496,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean psychiatrists salary in California is $315,380, about 16.8% above the U.S. average ($269,940). That works out to roughly $152/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $370,510 | $358,510 | 1,610 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $364,530 | $294,420 | 490 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $353,500 | $364,570 | 250 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $337,970 | $319,680 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $335,620 | $309,660 | 310 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $333,300 | $308,520 | 60 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $331,800 | $281,270 | 130 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $322,750 | $287,650 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatrists make in California?
The median psychiatrists salary in California is $353,500 per year (mean $315,380), and about 80% earn between $113,990 and $496,230.
How much do psychiatrists make per hour in California?
Roughly $152 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $315,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for psychiatrists?
California ranks #5 of 46 states for psychiatrists pay. Its mean salary of $315,380 is about 16.8% above the U.S. average of $269,940.
Which metro areas in California pay psychiatrists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for psychiatrists are Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($370,510), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($364,530), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($353,500), by median annual wage.