How much does a psychiatrist make in Baltimore?
$318,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $152.94 an hour or $26,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $152.94
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $153,700Median: $318,100Highest 10%: $449,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $153,700 | $73.91 | |
| 25th | $229,400 | $110.29 | |
| Median | $318,100 | $152.94 | |
| 75th | $411,700 | $197.95 | |
| 90th | $449,600 | $216.17 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $279,400 |
| Washington, DC | $247,000 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
| Podiatrist | $227,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $152.94 ($318,100 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $318,100 against $281,900 nationally, 13% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $305,300, so Baltimore pays 4% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for psychiatrist pay?
27 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $153,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $449,600 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.