Psychiatrists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $225,300
Median hourly $108.32
10th percentile $151,190
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $151,190
    25th
    $153,590
    50th (median)
    $225,300

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 238% Median Psychiatrists salary is 138% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $135,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,870
    Family Medicine Physicians $410,370
    Pharmacists $169,050
    Medical Records Specialists $50,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Salinas, CA is $108.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $200.55 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $151,190 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $153,590.