How much does a psychiatrist make in District of Columbia?
$183,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in District of Columbia. That is $88.02 an hour or $15,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $88.02
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,150Median: $183,100Highest 10%: $304,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 25th | $71,550 | $34.40 | |
| Median | $183,100 | $88.02 | |
| 75th | $289,400 | $139.12 | |
| 90th | $304,300 | $146.27 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $247,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 38. Mississippi | $213,700 |
| 39. Nevada | $210,000 |
| 40. New Jersey | $194,100 |
| 41. District of Columbia | $183,100 |
| 42. North Carolina | $168,900 |
| 43. Nebraska | $135,200 |
| 44. Arkansas | $124,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $88.02 ($183,100 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
No: $183,100 against $281,900 nationally, 35% less.
Where does District of Columbia rank for psychiatrist pay?
District of Columbia ranks 41 of 46 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays psychiatrists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $247,000 a year.
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.