How much does a psychiatrist make in Los Angeles?
$370,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $178.13 an hour or $30,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $178.13
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,750Median: $370,500Highest 10%: $510,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,750 | $46.03 | |
| 25th | $332,500 | $159.86 | |
| Median | $370,500 | $178.13 | |
| 75th | $495,700 | $238.29 | |
| 90th | $510,500 | $245.45 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| 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 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $300,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $230,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $230,600 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $178.13 ($370,500 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $370,500 against $281,900 nationally, 31% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,500, so Los Angeles pays 5% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for psychiatrist pay?
7 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $510,500 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.