How much does a psychiatrist make in California?
$353,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in California. That is $169.95 an hour or $29,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $169.95
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 5,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,000Median: $353,500Highest 10%: $496,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,000 | $54.80 | |
| 25th | $174,000 | $83.65 | |
| Median | $353,500 | $169.95 | |
| 75th | $414,600 | $199.35 | |
| 90th | $496,200 | $238.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $370,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $364,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $353,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $338,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $335,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $333,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $331,800 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $322,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $300,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $230,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $230,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $178,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $151,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 1. California | $353,500 |
| 2. Louisiana | $345,000 |
| 3. Alaska | $342,200 |
| 4. Minnesota | $336,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $169.95 ($353,500 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $353,500 against $281,900 nationally, 25% more.
Where does California rank for psychiatrist pay?
California ranks 1 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays psychiatrists the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $370,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.