How much does a psychiatrist make in Seattle?
$307,700a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $147.94 an hour or $25,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $147.94
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,490Median: $307,700Highest 10%: $356,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 25th | $200,000 | $96.15 | |
| Median | $307,700 | $147.94 | |
| 75th | $324,100 | $155.82 | |
| 90th | $356,900 | $171.60 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| Spokane, WA | $301,800 |
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $147.94 ($307,700 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $307,700 against $281,900 nationally, 9% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $304,900, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for psychiatrist pay?
32 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $356,900 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.