How much does a psychiatrist make in New Jersey?
$194,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in New Jersey. That is $93.30 an hour or $16,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.30
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,120Median: $194,100Highest 10%: $404,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,120 | $41.88 | |
| 25th | $155,300 | $74.67 | |
| Median | $194,100 | $93.30 | |
| 75th | $341,600 | $164.22 | |
| 90th | $404,900 | $194.65 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $328,600 |
| Allentown, PA | $307,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $294,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $279,400 |
| New York, NY | $249,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 37. Tennessee | $214,900 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $93.30 ($194,100 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $194,100 against $281,900 nationally, 31% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for psychiatrist pay?
New Jersey ranks 40 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays psychiatrists the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $328,600 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.