Psychiatrists Salary in California
Psychiatrists in California earn a median of $353,500 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $353,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 5,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $113,990; the top 10% earn over $496,230. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
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Psychiatrists pay in California
How much do psychiatrists make in California?
The median is $353,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $113,990 and the top 10% earn over $496,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 46 (+25% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.