How much does a psychiatrist make in Providence?
$287,600a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $138.27 an hour or $23,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $138.27
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $145,800Median: $287,600Highest 10%: $480,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $145,800 | $70.09 | |
| 25th | $145,800 | $70.10 | |
| Median | $287,600 | $138.27 | |
| 75th | $308,400 | $148.25 | |
| 90th | $480,700 | $231.10 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $138.27 ($287,600 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $287,600 against $281,900 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $287,600, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for psychiatrist pay?
46 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $145,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $480,700 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.