How much does a Forensic Psychiatrist make in California? The average Forensic Psychiatrist salary in California is $243,529 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $218,224 and $272,412. 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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $195,185 CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $218,224 CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $243,529 CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $272,412 CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $298,708 CA May 28, 2024
25% $218,224 10% $195,185 90% $298,708 75% $272,412 $243,529 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Psychiatrist ?

Forensic psychiatry is a sub-speciality of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. A forensic psychiatrist provides services - such as determination of competency to stand trial - to a court of law to facilitate the adjudicative process and provide treatment like medications and psychotherapy to criminals....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $232,710 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $236,022 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $244,412 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $232,269 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $226,307 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $240,879 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $233,373 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $219,904 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $269,361 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $268,699 Date Updated May 28, 2024
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