How much does a psychiatrist make in Philadelphia?
$279,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $134.33 an hour or $23,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $134.33
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,940Median: $279,400Highest 10%: $404,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,940 | $39.39 | |
| 25th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| Median | $279,400 | $134.33 | |
| 75th | $362,400 | $174.25 | |
| 90th | $404,900 | $194.65 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Allentown, PA | $307,300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $235,200 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $134.33 ($279,400 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $279,400 against $281,900 nationally, 1% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $279,000, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for psychiatrist pay?
53 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $404,900 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.