Psychiatrists Salary Guide for California
psychiatrists working in California earn an average of $311,950.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's psychiatrists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for psychiatrists, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for psychiatrists can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Salinas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Santa Rosa
San Diego-Carlsbad
Bakersfield
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Stockton-Lodi
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.