How much does a psychiatrist make in Columbus?
$220,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $106.22 an hour or $18,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $106.22
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,800Median: $220,900Highest 10%: $314,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 25th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| Median | $220,900 | $106.22 | |
| 75th | $289,000 | $138.94 | |
| 90th | $314,300 | $151.08 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Akron, OH | $289,400 |
| Cleveland, OH | $271,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $261,700 |
| Toledo, OH | $233,200 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $179,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $106.22 ($220,900 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $220,900 against $281,900 nationally, 22% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $245,000, so Columbus pays 10% less.
Where does Columbus rank for psychiatrist pay?
85 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $314,300 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.