Health & Wellness, California

Psychiatrist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Psychiatrist figure in San Francisco is about $350 per visit, about 40% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$350

per visit

Fair price range: $140 to $700

On the low end
$140
On the high end
$700

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.0%past year

Up 7.6%over five years

How prices for physicians' services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Physicians' services, CUUR0000SEMC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Med-check vs eval
  2. Insurance
  3. Telepsych
  4. Wait times
  5. Testing

Ways to pay less

  1. Use med-management visits
  2. Ask cash rates
  3. Combine with a therapist
  4. Check insurance directories
  5. Prepare a med list

Psychiatrist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$350
$140 to $700
National typical$250
$100 to $500
San Jose, CA$345
$138 to $690
Sunnyvale, CA$340
$136 to $680
Santa Barbara, CA$335
$134 to $670
New York, NY$350
$140 to $700
Honolulu, HI$355
$142 to $710

Other Health & Wellness costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Psychiatrist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Psychiatrist typically costs about $350 per visit, with most prices between $140 and $700.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.