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Psychologists, All Other average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$165,020
- San Jose$148,320
- Los Angeles$136,140
- San Diego$131,880
- Riverside$131,730
- San Francisco$130,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $165,020 | $166,480 | $155,170 | $112,802 | 107 |
| San Jose | $148,320 | $175,160 | $68,680 | $102,941 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $136,140 | $153,630 | $88,700 | $95,749 | 114 |
| San Diego | $131,880 | $148,820 | $98,870 | $93,233 | 112 |
| Riverside | $131,730 | $148,530 | $87,340 | $93,145 | 106 |
| San Francisco | $130,040 | $168,040 | $44,070 | $92,147 | 116 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3039.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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