How much does a psychiatrist make in Milwaukee?
$331,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $159.38 an hour or $27,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $159.38
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $137,700Median: $331,500Highest 10%: $384,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $137,700 | $66.21 | |
| 25th | $224,400 | $107.88 | |
| Median | $331,500 | $159.38 | |
| 75th | $352,100 | $169.25 | |
| 90th | $384,700 | $184.97 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Green Bay, WI | $339,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $336,400 |
| Madison, WI | $296,200 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $159.38 ($331,500 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $331,500 against $281,900 nationally, 18% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $331,100, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for psychiatrist pay?
20 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $137,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $384,700 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.