Psychiatrists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $353,500
Median hourly $169.95
10th percentile $127,000
90th percentile $505,280
Employed locally 250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,000
    25th
    $328,970
    50th (median)
    $353,500
    75th
    $473,450
    90th
    $505,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 225% Median Psychiatrists salary is 125% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $337,970
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $335,620
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$92,840
    Physicians, All Other$95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians$70,740
    Pharmacists$196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in San Jose, CA is $169.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $242.93 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $127,000 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $328,970.