Psychiatry salary in California (2026)
The median advertised Psychiatry salary in California is $399,500, with most listed pay between $335,000 and $436,800. That's 21% above the national median of $330,000.Based on 245 WeekdayDoc listings in CA. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
How to read these numbers
These California percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Psychiatry using the existing cohort and outlier filters, and this page exists only where California has enough qualifying listings of its own. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee, and a state difference can reflect setting, employer mix, hours or call rather than local market rates.
Salary by percentile — California
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $335,000 | $399,500 | $407,500 | $436,800 |
| National | $287,500 | $330,000 | $364,000 | $399,500 |
245 California listings in this sample. Based on 245 WeekdayDoc listings in CA.
342 Psychiatry jobs in California
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Browse California jobsFrequently asked questions
What is the average Psychiatry salary in California?
The median Psychiatry salary in California is approximately $399,500 per year, based on 245 weekdaydoc listings in ca. Pay ranges from $335,000 (25th percentile) to $436,800 (90th percentile).
How does Psychiatry pay in California compare to the national average?
The California median of $399,500 compares to a national Psychiatry median of $330,000.
How many Psychiatry jobs are available in California?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 342 active Psychiatry jobs in California.
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