Psychiatrists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $322,750
Median hourly $155.17
10th percentile $155,170
90th percentile $433,620
Employed locally 60

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $155,170
    25th
    $166,130
    50th (median)
    $322,750
    75th
    $417,150
    90th
    $433,620

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 346% Median Psychiatrists salary is 246% 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 $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $155.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $208.47 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $155,170 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $166,130.