How much does a psychiatrist make in Pittsburgh?
$235,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $113.10 an hour or $19,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.10
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 103
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $235,200Median: $235,200Highest 10%: $339,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $235,200 | $113.10 | |
| 25th | $235,200 | $113.10 | |
| Median | $235,200 | $113.10 | |
| 75th | $235,200 | $113.10 | |
| 90th | $339,400 | $163.16 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Allentown, PA | $307,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $279,400 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
| Podiatrist | $168,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $113.10 ($235,200 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $235,200 against $281,900 nationally, 17% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $279,000, so Pittsburgh pays 16% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for psychiatrist pay?
79 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $235,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $339,400 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.