How much does a psychiatrist make in Pennsylvania?
$279,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in Pennsylvania. That is $134.12 an hour or $23,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $134.12
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $148,100Median: $279,000Highest 10%: $394,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $148,100 | $71.18 | |
| 25th | $235,200 | $113.10 | |
| Median | $279,000 | $134.12 | |
| 75th | $342,900 | $164.87 | |
| 90th | $394,700 | $189.78 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $307,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $279,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $235,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 19. Rhode Island | $287,600 |
| 20. Indiana | $284,100 |
| 21. Delaware | $279,400 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $279,000 |
| 23. Kansas | $278,100 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $271,600 |
| 25. Colorado | $266,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $134.12 ($279,000 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $279,000 against $281,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for psychiatrist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays psychiatrists the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $307,300 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.