How much does a psychiatrist make in San Diego?
$335,600a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $161.36 an hour or $27,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $161.36
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $157,000Median: $335,600Highest 10%: $439,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $157,000 | $75.46 | |
| 25th | $185,300 | $89.08 | |
| Median | $335,600 | $161.36 | |
| 75th | $427,000 | $205.26 | |
| 90th | $439,500 | $211.30 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Los Angeles, CA | $370,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $364,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $353,500 |
| 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $204,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $161.36 ($335,600 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $335,600 against $281,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,500, so San Diego pays 5% less.
Where does San Diego rank for psychiatrist pay?
17 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $157,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $439,500 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.