How much does a psychiatrist make in Phoenix?
$260,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $125.16 an hour or $21,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $125.16
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,400Median: $260,300Highest 10%: $397,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,400 | $61.71 | |
| 25th | $210,500 | $101.19 | |
| Median | $260,300 | $125.16 | |
| 75th | $325,400 | $156.45 | |
| 90th | $397,900 | $191.31 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Tucson, AZ | $257,700 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $125.16 ($260,300 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $260,300 against $281,900 nationally, 8% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $249,700, so Phoenix pays 4% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for psychiatrist pay?
60 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $397,900 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.