How much does a psychiatrist make in Austin?
$236,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $113.63 an hour or $19,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.63
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $115,500Median: $236,300Highest 10%: $399,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,500 | $55.53 | |
| 25th | $115,500 | $55.53 | |
| Median | $236,300 | $113.63 | |
| 75th | $305,200 | $146.72 | |
| 90th | $399,000 | $191.83 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Houston, TX | $249,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $240,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $188,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $66,550 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
| Pediatrician | $175,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $113.63 ($236,300 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $236,300 against $281,900 nationally, 16% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $228,500, so Austin pays 3% more.
Where does Austin rank for psychiatrist pay?
77 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $115,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $399,000 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.