How much does a psychiatrist make in Texas?
$228,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in Texas. That is $109.84 an hour or $19,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $109.84
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,330Median: $228,500Highest 10%: $391,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| Median | $228,500 | $109.84 | |
| 75th | $305,500 | $146.89 | |
| 90th | $391,900 | $188.41 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $249,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $240,900 |
| Austin, TX | $236,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $188,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $66,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 31. Kentucky | $237,800 |
| 32. Georgia | $237,500 |
| 33. South Carolina | $237,300 |
| 34. Texas | $228,500 |
| 35. New Mexico | $227,700 |
| 36. South Dakota | $226,200 |
| 37. Tennessee | $214,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $109.84 ($228,500 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $228,500 against $281,900 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for psychiatrist pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays psychiatrists the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $249,100 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.