How much does a psychiatrist make in Nashville?
$144,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $69.24 an hour or $12,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.24
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,870Median: $144,000Highest 10%: $330,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| 25th | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| Median | $144,000 | $69.24 | |
| 75th | $229,900 | $110.52 | |
| 90th | $330,900 | $159.10 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Chattanooga, TN | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthodontist | $361,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $358,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $328,800 |
| Physician | $295,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $232,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $232,200 |
| Dentist | $215,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $211,400 |
| Pediatrician | $176,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $69.24 ($144,000 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $144,000 against $281,900 nationally, 49% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $214,900, so Nashville pays 33% less.
Where does Nashville rank for psychiatrist pay?
95 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $330,900 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.