How much does a psychiatrist make in Georgia?
$237,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in Georgia. That is $114.17 an hour or $19,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $114.17
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,990Median: $237,500Highest 10%: $369,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 25th | $103,200 | $49.62 | |
| Median | $237,500 | $114.17 | |
| 75th | $318,100 | $152.94 | |
| 90th | $369,800 | $177.78 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $277,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $239,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $103,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 29. New Hampshire | $246,100 |
| 30. Ohio | $245,000 |
| 31. Kentucky | $237,800 |
| 32. Georgia | $237,500 |
| 33. South Carolina | $237,300 |
| 34. Texas | $228,500 |
| 35. New Mexico | $227,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $114.17 ($237,500 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $237,500 against $281,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Georgia rank for psychiatrist pay?
Georgia ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in Georgia pays psychiatrists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $277,000 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.