Psychiatrists Salary
The median pay for a psychiatrists in Modesto, CA is $151,270/year ($72.72/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $108K at the entry level to $433K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $253K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $145,298 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,758/month, or 19.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $151K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Modesto
Pay for psychiatrists in Modesto runs about 46% below the U.S. median of $282K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,758/month, 20.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Modesto can be a reasonable trade-off for psychiatristss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for psychiatrists in metros near Modesto, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $231K | $199K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $371K | $326K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $365K | $342K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $231K | $216K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Modesto, CA
Entry-level psychiatrists (10th percentile) start around $108K. Mid-career wages sit at $151K. Top earners bring in $433K or more, a $325K spread from bottom to top.
Psychiatrists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Psychiatrists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $354K | +25% | 5,420 |
| Louisiana | $345K | +22% | 90 |
| Alaska | $342K | +21% | 50 |
| Minnesota | $336K | +19% | 580 |
| Wisconsin | $331K | +17% | 550 |
| Connecticut | $327K | +16% | 560 |
| Florida | $316K | +12% | 1,930 |
| Oregon | $315K | +12% | 430 |
| Missouri | $313K | +11% | 240 |
| Maryland | $305K | +8% | 460 |
| Washington | $305K | +8% | 360 |
| Vermont | $303K | +7% | 80 |
| Maine | $300K | +6% | 80 |
| Utah | $300K | +6% | 260 |
| Iowa | $295K | +5% | 170 |
| Virginia | $295K | +5% | 370 |
| Michigan | $292K | +4% | 560 |
| Hawaii | $290K | +3% | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $288K | +2% | 270 |
| Indiana | $284K | +1% | 410 |
| Delaware | $279K | -1% | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $279K | -1% | 830 |
| Kansas | $278K | -1% | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $272K | -4% | 80 |
| Colorado | $266K | -5% | 270 |
| New York | $266K | -6% | 4,130 |
| Illinois | $259K | -8% | 870 |
| Arizona | $250K | -11% | 380 |
| New Hampshire | $246K | -13% | 90 |
| Ohio | $245K | -13% | 690 |
| Kentucky | $238K | -16% | 160 |
| Georgia | $237K | -16% | 470 |
| South Carolina | $237K | -16% | 200 |
| Texas | $228K | -19% | 1,690 |
| New Mexico | $228K | -19% | N/A |
| South Dakota | $226K | -20% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $215K | -24% | 410 |
| Mississippi | $214K | -24% | 110 |
| Nevada | $210K | -25% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $194K | -31% | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $183K | -35% | 310 |
| North Carolina | $169K | -40% | 620 |
| Nebraska | $135K | -52% | 180 |
| Arkansas | $125K | -56% | 150 |
| Idaho | $75K | -73% | 110 |
| West Virginia | $63K | -78% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatrist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Modesto?
Yes — at the median salary of $151K, rent takes 20.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for psychiatrists in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new psychiatrists typically earn — is $108K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,467/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is psychiatrist a high-paying job in Modesto?
Local pay runs 46% below the national median — $151K here vs. $282K nationally.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for psychiatrists?
Modesto pays $151K median vs. the U.S. average of $282K — that’s -46%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $145K — below the national median.
How much do psychiatrists make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $151,270 a year, that works out to about $73 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $107,780, and experienced psychiatrists can clear $432,660. The mean (average) is $253,340, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $151K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,662/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 20.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a psychiatrists salary go in Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median psychiatrists salary is worth about $145,298 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do psychiatrists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.