Psychiatrist salary in California
What psychiatrists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$353,500$169.95 per hour
vs U.S.+25%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$173,990 – $414,640Top 10%: $496,230+
Jobs5,4201.66× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $370,510 | $178.13 | 1,610 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $364,530 | $175.25 | 490 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $230,560 | $110.85 | 320 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $335,620 | $161.36 | 310 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $353,500 | $169.95 | 250 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,470 | $151.67 | 140 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $331,800 | $159.52 | 130 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $299,990 | $144.23 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $322,750 | $155.17 | 60 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $333,300 | $160.24 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $151,270 | $72.72 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $178,630 | $85.88 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $337,970 | $162.48 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $230,560 | $110.85 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $345,040 Alaska · $342,170 Minnesota · $336,410 Wisconsin · $331,070 Connecticut · $326,670 Florida · $316,200
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in California?
Psychiatrists in California earned a median of $353,500 a year ($169.95 an hour) in May 2025, 25% more than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $173,990 to $414,640.
Where in California do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $370,510.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.