How much does a psychiatrist make in Detroit?
$339,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $163.14 an hour or $28,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $163.14
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $222,500Median: $339,300Highest 10%: $390,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $222,500 | $106.97 | |
| 25th | $270,600 | $130.11 | |
| Median | $339,300 | $163.14 | |
| 75th | $390,900 | $187.94 | |
| 90th | $390,900 | $187.95 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $225,400 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $92,840 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $561,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Podiatrist | $168,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $163.14 ($339,300 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $339,300 against $281,900 nationally, 20% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $291,900, so Detroit pays 16% more.
Where does Detroit rank for psychiatrist pay?
14 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $222,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $390,900 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.