How much does a psychiatrist make in Atlanta?
$277,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $133.15 an hour or $23,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $133.15
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,990Median: $277,000Highest 10%: $408,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 25th | $137,300 | $66.00 | |
| Median | $277,000 | $133.15 | |
| 75th | $331,100 | $159.20 | |
| 90th | $408,800 | $196.56 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Chattanooga, TN | $239,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $103,200 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $133.15 ($277,000 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $277,000 against $281,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $237,500, so Atlanta pays 17% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for psychiatrist pay?
55 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $408,800 or more.
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.