How much does a Clinical Psychiatrist make in California? The average Clinical Psychiatrist salary in California is $279,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $250,100 and $312,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Clinical Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Clinical Psychiatrist Salary $223,697 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Clinical Psychiatrist Salary $250,100 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Clinical Psychiatrist Salary $279,100 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Clinical Psychiatrist Salary $312,200 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Clinical Psychiatrist Salary $342,336 CA March 26, 2024
25% $250,100 10% $223,697 90% $342,336 75% $312,200 $279,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Clinical Psychiatrist performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Being a Clinical Psychiatrist monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. In addition, Clinical Psychiatrist requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) and completion of a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Clinical Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $266,652 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $270,447 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $280,061 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $266,146 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $259,316 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $276,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $267,411 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $251,979 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $308,649 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $307,890 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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