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Psychiatrists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Psychiatrists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$353,500
Median Annual Salary
$315,380
Mean Salary
$353,500
Median Salary
$169.95
Hourly Rate
5,420 people work as Psychiatrists in California
Psychiatrists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Psychiatrists in California earn a median salary of $353,500 per year ($29,458/month).
This is 37.2% above the national average of $257,685.
California ranks #1 out of 46 states for Psychiatrists pay.
Approximately 5,420 people work in this occupation across California.
About This Job: Psychiatrists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.62
Social Perceptiveness
4.5
Speaking
4.25
Critical Thinking
4.25
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Therapy and Counseling
4.94
Psychology
4.9
Medicine and Dentistry
4.75
English Language
4.27
Biology
3.81
Typical Education: Post-Doctoral Training
(58.5% of workers)
Salaries for Psychiatrists in California range from $113,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $496,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $173,990 and $414,640.
The median annual salary for Psychiatrists in California is $353,500 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $315,380.
What is the salary range for a Psychiatrists in California?
Salaries for Psychiatrists in California range from $113,990 at the 10th percentile to $496,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $173,990 and $414,640.
What is the starting salary for a Psychiatrists in California?
Entry-level Psychiatrists positions in California typically start around $113,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $173,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Psychiatrists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,420 people are employed as Psychiatrists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Psychiatrists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Psychiatrists in California is approximately $169.95 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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