Psychiatrists Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $151,270
Median hourly $72.72
10th percentile $107,780
90th percentile $432,660
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,780
    25th
    $151,270
    50th (median)
    $151,270
    75th
    $431,820
    90th
    $432,660

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 190% Median Psychiatrists salary is 90% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $370,510
    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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Modesto, CA is $72.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $208.01 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Modesto?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $107,780 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $151,270.