How much does a psychiatrist make in Denver?
$263,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $126.46 an hour or $21,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $126.46
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $138,500Median: $263,000Highest 10%: $353,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $138,500 | $66.57 | |
| 25th | $237,900 | $114.39 | |
| Median | $263,000 | $126.46 | |
| 75th | $319,500 | $153.61 | |
| 90th | $353,300 | $169.87 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $289,300 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $126.46 ($263,000 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $263,000 against $281,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $266,400, so Denver pays 1% less.
Where does Denver rank for psychiatrist pay?
58 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $138,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $353,300 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.