The average salary for a psychiatrist in the United States is $256,930, but the range typically falls between $124,070 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $123.53, with a range between $59.65 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 24,830 people employed as a psychiatrist in the United States. With New York, California, Massachusetts employing the highest number of psychiatrists.The state with the best pay for a psychiatrist is Oklahoma, with an average annual salary of $238,990, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $252,100.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $73,280 | $35.23 |
| 25th Percentile | $124,070 | $59.65 |
| Median | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a psychiatrist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a psychiatrist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for psychiatrists are Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Delaware, Vermont while the worst states are Wisconsin, Washington, Virginia, Utah, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65,700 | $186,460 | >$239,200 |
| Alaska | $63,140 | $166,190 | >$239,200 |
| Arizona | $113,740 | $255,720 | >$239,200 |
| Arkansas | $61,070 | $211,530 | >$239,200 |
| California | $78,000 | $288,270 | >$239,200 |
| Connecticut | $80,200 | $338,620 | >$239,200 |
| Delaware | $52,640 | $217,050 | >$239,200 |
| District of Columbia | $41,910 | $156,300 | >$239,200 |
| Georgia | $95,810 | $249,600 | >$239,200 |
| Hawaii | $24,960 | $153,630 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $48,160 | $225,240 | >$239,200 |
| Indiana | $178,200 | $295,510 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | $76,540 | $229,640 | >$239,200 |
| Kansas | $145,150 | $249,670 | >$239,200 |
| Kentucky | $82,420 | $220,150 | >$239,200 |
| Louisiana | $84,230 | $318,770 | >$239,200 |
| Maine | $224,000 | $276,570 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | $119,000 | $270,520 | >$239,200 |
| Massachusetts | $70,470 | $178,640 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $68,650 | $246,710 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | $165,510 | $304,040 | >$239,200 |
| Mississippi | $52,860 | $205,020 | >$239,200 |
| Missouri | $137,330 | $299,560 | >$239,200 |
| Nevada | $170,020 | $231,780 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $64,960 | $210,920 | >$239,200 |
| New Jersey | $80,060 | $265,270 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $82,910 | $225,650 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $45,840 | $183,000 | >$239,200 |
| Ohio | $75,870 | $206,050 | >$239,200 |
| Oklahoma | $114,400 | $238,990 | >$239,200 |
| Oregon | $178,600 | $287,370 | >$239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,860 | $276,080 | >$239,200 |
| Rhode Island | $101,580 | $249,770 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $115,080 | $178,060 | >$239,200 |
| South Dakota | $170,240 | $272,350 | >$239,200 |
| Tennessee | $64,220 | $205,000 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | $68,110 | $205,270 | >$239,200 |
| Utah | $179,070 | $295,870 | >$239,200 |
| Vermont | $170,020 | $228,390 | >$239,200 |
| Virginia | $120,050 | $249,480 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $69,090 | $232,550 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $63,290 | $132,510 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $115,080 | $252,100 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a psychiatrist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for psychiatrists is Lakeland-Winter Haven area, FL with an average salary of $358,500.The city with the lowest average salary for psychiatrists is Omaha-Council Bluffs area, NE with an average salary of $97,520.
Areas with highest average salaries for psychiatrists
Areas with lowest average salaries for psychiatrists
The number of psychiatrists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of psychiatrists has decreased by -710. On average, the number of psychiatrists has been increasing by -0.7% each year. The salary of psychiatrists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of psychiatrists has increased by $39,830. On average, the salary of psychiatrists has been increasing by 4.6% each year.
Psychiatrists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for psychiatrists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$62,870 per year
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$248,640 per year
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