How much does a psychiatrist make in Fresno?
$315,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $151.67 an hour or $26,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $151.67
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $155,000Median: $315,500Highest 10%: $410,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,000 | $74.50 | |
| 25th | $170,500 | $81.96 | |
| Median | $315,500 | $151.67 | |
| 75th | $382,000 | $183.65 | |
| 90th | $410,900 | $197.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Los Angeles, CA | $370,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $364,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $353,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $335,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $333,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $331,800 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $322,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $300,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $230,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $230,600 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
| Veterinarian | $157,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $151.67 ($315,500 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $315,500 against $281,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,500, so Fresno pays 11% less.
Where does Fresno rank for psychiatrist pay?
29 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $155,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $410,900 or more.
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.