How much does a psychiatrist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $135.51 an hour or $23,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $135.51
- Average (mean)
- $269,900
- Jobs
- 27,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,060 | $40.41 | |
| 25th | $154,200 | $74.11 | |
| Median | $281,900 | $135.51 | |
| 75th | $362,700 | $174.39 | |
| 90th | $446,500 | $214.67 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $353,500 |
| Louisiana | $345,000 |
| Alaska | $342,200 |
| Minnesota | $336,400 |
| Wisconsin | $331,100 |
| Connecticut | $326,700 |
| Florida | $316,200 |
| Oregon | $314,900 |
| Missouri | $312,700 |
| Maryland | $305,300 |
| Washington | $304,900 |
| Vermont | $302,800 |
| Maine | $300,200 |
| Utah | $299,700 |
| Iowa | $295,300 |
| Virginia | $295,000 |
| Michigan | $291,900 |
| Hawaii | $290,000 |
| Rhode Island | $287,600 |
| Indiana | $284,100 |
| Delaware | $279,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $279,000 |
| Kansas | $278,100 |
| Oklahoma | $271,600 |
| Colorado | $266,400 |
| New York | $265,900 |
| Illinois | $258,700 |
| Arizona | $249,700 |
| New Hampshire | $246,100 |
| Ohio | $245,000 |
| Kentucky | $237,800 |
| Georgia | $237,500 |
| South Carolina | $237,300 |
| Texas | $228,500 |
| New Mexico | $227,700 |
| South Dakota | $226,200 |
| Tennessee | $214,900 |
| Mississippi | $213,700 |
| Nevada | $210,000 |
| New Jersey | $194,100 |
| District of Columbia | $183,100 |
| North Carolina | $168,900 |
| Nebraska | $135,200 |
| Arkansas | $124,800 |
| Idaho | $75,470 |
| West Virginia | $63,320 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $413,900 |
| Burlington, VT | $410,000 |
| Gainesville, FL | $404,200 |
| Miami, FL | $403,400 |
| Ocala, FL | $396,200 |
| New Haven, CT | $381,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $370,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $364,500 |
| Des Moines, IA | $358,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $353,500 |
| Anchorage, AK | $342,200 |
| Rochester, MN | $341,500 |
| Green Bay, WI | $339,700 |
| Detroit, MI | $339,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $338,000 |
In other countries
Psychiatrist belongs to the international group "Specialist medical practitioners".
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- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $135.51 ($281,900 a year).
How much does a psychiatrist make a month?
About $23,490 a month before tax, based on a median of $281,900 a year.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,060 or less a year ($40.41 an hour); the top 10% make $446,500 or more.
Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
California, with a median of $353,500 a year, followed by Louisiana ($345,000) and Alaska ($342,200).
Which city pays psychiatrists the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $413,900 a year.
How many psychiatrists are there in the United States?
About 27,980 people work as psychiatrists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.