DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$214,700
vs National
-14%
National: $249,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$155,018
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$214,700
-14% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$249,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Psychiatrists in San Diego, CA earns $214,700 in nominal terms, which is 14% below the national average of $249,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $155,018 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego | $214,700 | 1 |
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How much does a Psychiatrists make in San Diego, CA?
The median Psychiatrists salary in San Diego, CA is $214,700 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Psychiatrists?
A Psychiatrists in San Diego, CA earns 14% less than the national median of $249,600, or $155,018 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.