How much does a psychiatrist make in Dallas?
$240,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $115.83 an hour or $20,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.83
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,150Median: $240,900Highest 10%: $392,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,150 | $36.13 | |
| 25th | $113,900 | $54.74 | |
| Median | $240,900 | $115.83 | |
| 75th | $298,000 | $143.28 | |
| 90th | $392,500 | $188.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Houston, TX | $249,100 |
| Austin, TX | $236,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $188,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $66,550 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $115.83 ($240,900 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $240,900 against $281,900 nationally, 15% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $228,500, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for psychiatrist pay?
72 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $392,500 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.