How much does a psychiatrist make in New York?
$265,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in New York. That is $127.83 an hour or $22,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $127.83
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,120Median: $265,900Highest 10%: $443,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,120 | $41.40 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| Median | $265,900 | $127.83 | |
| 75th | $333,900 | $160.51 | |
| 90th | $443,300 | $213.14 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $314,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $280,200 |
| Binghamton, NY | $273,400 |
| Albany, NY | $260,000 |
| Utica, NY | $256,900 |
| New York, NY | $249,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $245,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $233,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 23. Kansas | $278,100 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $271,600 |
| 25. Colorado | $266,400 |
| 26. New York | $265,900 |
| 27. Illinois | $258,700 |
| 28. Arizona | $249,700 |
| 29. New Hampshire | $246,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $127.83 ($265,900 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $265,900 against $281,900 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New York rank for psychiatrist pay?
New York ranks 26 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays psychiatrists the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $314,500 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.