How much does a psychiatrist make in St. Louis?
$298,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $143.35 an hour or $24,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $143.35
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $124,300Median: $298,200Highest 10%: $652,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $124,300 | $59.76 | |
| 25th | $169,400 | $81.46 | |
| Median | $298,200 | $143.35 | |
| 75th | $492,900 | $236.98 | |
| 90th | $652,800 | $313.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $143.35 ($298,200 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $298,200 against $281,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $312,700, so St. Louis pays 5% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for psychiatrist pay?
38 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $124,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $652,800 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.