Psychiatrists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $370,510
Median hourly $178.13
10th percentile $95,750
90th percentile $510,530
Employed locally 1,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,750
    25th
    $332,500
    50th (median)
    $370,510
    75th
    $495,650
    90th
    $510,530

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 396% Median Psychiatrists salary is 296% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $364,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $353,500
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $337,970
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $335,620
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA is $178.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $245.45 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $95,750 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $332,500.