Psychiatrists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $364,530
Median hourly $175.25
10th percentile $81,020
90th percentile $418,250
Employed locally 490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,020
    25th
    $160,260
    50th (median)
    $364,530
    75th
    $391,900
    90th
    $418,250

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 424% Median Psychiatrists salary is 324% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Riverside, CA is $175.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $201.08 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $81,020 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $160,260.