How much does a psychiatrist make in San Francisco?
$230,600a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $110.85 an hour or $19,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $110.85
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 103
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,200Median: $230,600Highest 10%: $478,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 25th | $174,000 | $83.65 | |
| Median | $230,600 | $110.85 | |
| 75th | $410,500 | $197.34 | |
| 90th | $478,000 | $229.78 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $230,600 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
| Pediatrician | $207,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $110.85 ($230,600 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
No: $230,600 against $281,900 nationally, 18% less.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,500, so San Francisco pays 35% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for psychiatrist pay?
83 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $478,000 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.