Psychiatrists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $333,300
Median hourly $160.24
10th percentile $108,640
90th percentile $435,290
Employed locally 60

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,640
    25th
    $165,630
    50th (median)
    $333,300
    75th
    $414,390
    90th
    $435,290

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 347% Median Psychiatrists salary is 247% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Santa Maria, CA is $160.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $209.28 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $108,640 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $165,630.