How much does a psychiatrist make in New York?
$249,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $119.77 an hour or $20,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.77
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 4,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,120Median: $249,100Highest 10%: $443,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,120 | $41.88 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.94 | |
| Median | $249,100 | $119.77 | |
| 75th | $348,900 | $167.74 | |
| 90th | $443,300 | $213.14 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $314,500 |
| Albany, NY | $260,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $245,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $233,600 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $119.77 ($249,100 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $249,100 against $281,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $265,900, so New York pays 6% less.
Where does New York rank for psychiatrist pay?
66 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $443,300 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.