How much does a psychiatrist make in Sacramento?
$230,600a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $110.85 an hour or $19,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $110.85
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $150,200Median: $230,600Highest 10%: $435,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $150,200 | $72.21 | |
| 25th | $170,500 | $81.96 | |
| Median | $230,600 | $110.85 | |
| 75th | $384,800 | $185.01 | |
| 90th | $435,400 | $209.33 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $300,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $230,600 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
| Nurse Midwive | $191,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $110.85 ($230,600 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $230,600 against $281,900 nationally, 18% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,500, so Sacramento pays 35% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for psychiatrist pay?
82 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $150,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $435,400 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.