Psychiatrists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $230,560
Median hourly $110.85
10th percentile $102,200
90th percentile $477,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,200
    25th
    $173,990
    50th (median)
    $230,560
    75th
    $410,460
    90th
    $477,950

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 172% Median Psychiatrists salary is 72% 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 $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA is $110.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $229.78 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $102,200 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $173,990.