How much does a psychiatrist make in Charlotte?
$169,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $81.66 an hour or $14,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.66
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,510Median: $169,900Highest 10%: $339,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,510 | $43.51 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| Median | $169,900 | $81.66 | |
| 75th | $247,700 | $119.11 | |
| 90th | $339,700 | $163.34 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $277,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $168,900 |
| Asheville, NC | $164,500 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $81.66 ($169,900 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $169,900 against $281,900 nationally, 40% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $168,900, so Charlotte pays 1% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for psychiatrist pay?
89 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $339,700 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.