Psychiatrists pay in California
In California, the median pay for psychiatrists is $169.95 an hour ($353,500 a year). About 5,420 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($281,870). California ranks 1st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatrists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.80 | $113,990 |
| 25% of workers | $83.65 | $173,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $169.95 | $353,500 |
| 75% of workers | $199.35 | $414,640 |
| 90% of workers | $238.57 | $496,230 |
Psychiatrists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $370,510 | 1,610 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $364,530 | 490 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $353,500 | 250 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $337,970 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $335,620 | 310 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $333,300 | 60 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $331,800 | 130 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $322,750 | 60 |
| Fresno | $315,470 | 140 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $299,990 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $230,560 | 320 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $230,560 | 0 |
| Salinas | $178,630 | 40 |
| Modesto | $151,270 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $168,520 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,000 |
| Pediatricians, General | $214,140 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $313,890 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $157,540 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
Other job titles for this job
Open psychiatrists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring psychiatrists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.