Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$84,060
- 25th Percentile — Junior$154,150
- 50th Percentile — Median$281,870
- 75th Percentile — Senior$362,740
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$446,520
The top 10% of Psychiatrists earn $446,520 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $84,060, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (est.) | $350,922 | +30.0% |
| Missouri | $345,860 | +28.1% |
| Minnesota | $333,320 | +23.5% |
| Florida | $328,060 | +21.5% |
| Louisiana | $321,300 | +19.0% |
| California | $315,380 | +16.8% |
| Maryland | $306,100 | +13.4% |
| Vermont | $298,070 | +10.4% |
| Indiana | $297,220 | +10.1% |
| Connecticut | $292,660 | +8.4% |
| Utah | $288,370 | +6.8% |
| Wisconsin | $282,980 | +4.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $282,370 | +4.6% |
| Oregon | $282,210 | +4.5% |
| Alaska | $278,800 | +3.3% |
| Maine | $275,050 | +1.9% |
| Iowa | $273,190 | +1.2% |
| Virginia | $272,960 | +1.1% |
| Oklahoma | $272,510 | +1.0% |
| Michigan | $272,010 | +0.8% |
| Hawaii | $271,330 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $270,220 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $269,000 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $265,600 | -1.6% |
| Kansas | $265,280 | -1.7% |
| Arizona | $264,260 | -2.1% |
| Colorado | $258,210 | -4.3% |
| Rhode Island | $257,290 | -4.7% |
| Montana (est.) | $256,443 | -5.0% |
| New York | $252,840 | -6.3% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $251,044 | -7.0% |
| Ohio | $250,210 | -7.3% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $248,345 | -8.0% |
| New Jersey | $244,560 | -9.4% |
| Delaware | $243,740 | -9.7% |
| New Mexico | $238,260 | -11.7% |
| Alabama (est.) | $234,848 | -13.0% |
| Georgia | $227,430 | -15.7% |
| South Carolina | $226,360 | -16.1% |
| Kentucky | $221,190 | -18.1% |
| Texas | $221,100 | -18.1% |
| Mississippi | $218,620 | -19.0% |
| Tennessee | $210,520 | -22.0% |
| Nevada | $203,980 | -24.4% |
| North Carolina | $201,840 | -25.2% |
| New Hampshire | $199,220 | -26.2% |
| Nebraska | $196,590 | -27.2% |
| Arkansas | $182,100 | -32.5% |
| District of Columbia | $181,090 | -32.9% |
| West Virginia | $173,570 | -35.7% |
| Idaho | $159,470 | -40.9% |
What Factors Affect Psychiatrists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Psychiatrists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Missouri pays an average of $345,860, while Idaho pays $159,470 — a gap of $186,390 per year.
The middle half of Psychiatrists earn between $154,150 and $362,740 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,060, while the top 10% earn more than $446,520.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Psychiatrists?
The average salary for Psychiatrists in the United States is $269,940 per year, with a median of $281,870.
What is the starting salary for Psychiatrists?
Entry-level Psychiatrists typically earn between $84,060 and $154,150 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Psychiatrists the most?
Missouri pays Psychiatrists the most at $345,860 per year on average, followed by Minnesota ($333,320) and Florida ($328,060).
How much do Psychiatrists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $269,940, Psychiatrists earn approximately $129.78 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Psychiatrists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 27,980 Psychiatrists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $269,940 and a median of $281,870 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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