Psychiatrists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $335,620
Median hourly $161.36
10th percentile $156,960
90th percentile $439,510
Employed locally 310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $156,960
    25th
    $185,280
    50th (median)
    $335,620
    75th
    $426,950
    90th
    $439,510

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 328% Median Psychiatrists salary is 228% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in San Diego, CA is $161.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $211.30 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in San Diego?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $156,960 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $185,280.