Psychiatrists Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 46 · CA
16.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $315,380 ≈ $152/hr
Median annual salary $353,500
Employment 5,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $113,990P25 $173,990 Median $353,500P75 $414,640P90 $496,230
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 |