How much does a psychiatrist make in Tennessee?
$214,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in Tennessee. That is $103.31 an hour or $17,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.31
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,820Median: $214,900Highest 10%: $360,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,820 | $31.64 | |
| 25th | $76,870 | $36.96 | |
| Median | $214,900 | $103.31 | |
| 75th | $313,000 | $150.46 | |
| 90th | $360,000 | $173.07 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $239,200 |
| Nashville, TN | $144,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 34. Texas | $228,500 |
| 35. New Mexico | $227,700 |
| 36. South Dakota | $226,200 |
| 37. Tennessee | $214,900 |
| 38. Mississippi | $213,700 |
| 39. Nevada | $210,000 |
| 40. New Jersey | $194,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $103.31 ($214,900 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $214,900 against $281,900 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for psychiatrist pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays psychiatrists the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $239,200 a year.
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.