Psychiatrists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • California
Psychiatrists in California earn a median salary of $287,971 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas. An estimated 3,460 psychiatrists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $151,270 to $370,510 depending on location.
$287,971
Avg median salary in California
$370,510
Highest paying metro
$151,270
Lowest paying metro
3,460
Employed in California
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Psychiatrists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $370,510 | $332,500 | $495,650 | 1,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $364,530 | $160,260 | $391,900 | 490 |
| San Jose, CA | $353,500 | $328,970 | $473,450 | 250 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $337,970 | $236,380 | $434,790 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $335,620 | $185,280 | $426,950 | 310 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $333,300 | $165,630 | $414,390 | 60 |
| Stockton, CA | $331,800 | $161,990 | $385,490 | 130 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $322,750 | $166,130 | $417,150 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $235,650 | $155,730 | — | 110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $230,560 | $173,990 | $410,460 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | $229,980 | $154,360 | — | 60 |
| Salinas, CA | $225,300 | $153,590 | — | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $208,850 | $155,730 | — | 270 |
| Modesto, CA | $151,270 | $151,270 | $431,820 | 40 |