How much does a psychiatrist make in Houston?
$249,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $119.75 an hour or $20,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.75
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,330Median: $249,100Highest 10%: $441,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| Median | $249,100 | $119.75 | |
| 75th | $323,400 | $155.47 | |
| 90th | $441,900 | $212.43 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Dallas, TX | $240,900 |
| Austin, TX | $236,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $188,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $66,550 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $119.75 ($249,100 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $249,100 against $281,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $228,500, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for psychiatrist pay?
67 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $441,900 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.