Psychiatrists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $208,850
Median hourly $100.41
10th percentile $144,750
90th percentile —
Employed locally 270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $144,750
    25th
    $155,730
    50th (median)
    $208,850

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 222% Median Psychiatrists salary is 122% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,810
    Pharmacists$173,510
    Dental Hygienists$121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Sacramento, CA is $100.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $209.33 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $144,750 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,730.