Psychiatrists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $331,800
Median hourly $159.52
10th percentile $149,140
90th percentile $417,150
Employed locally 130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $149,140
    25th
    $161,990
    50th (median)
    $331,800
    75th
    $385,490
    90th
    $417,150

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 375% Median Psychiatrists salary is 275% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $131,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,730
    Pharmacists $158,030
    Respiratory Therapists $97,280
    Psychiatric Technicians $91,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Stockton, CA is $159.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $200.55 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Stockton?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $149,140 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,990.