Psychiatrists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for psychiatrists is $135.51 an hour ($281,870 a year). About 27,980 people work in this job there.
Pay range for psychiatrists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.41 | $84,060 |
| 25% of workers | $74.11 | $154,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $135.51 | $281,870 |
| 75% of workers | $174.39 | $362,740 |
| 90% of workers | $214.67 | $446,520 |
Best-paying states for psychiatrists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $353,500 | 5,420 |
| Louisiana | $345,040 | 90 |
| Alaska | $342,170 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $336,410 | 580 |
| Wisconsin | $331,070 | 550 |
| Connecticut | $326,670 | 560 |
| Florida | $316,200 | 1,930 |
| Oregon | $314,880 | 430 |
| Missouri | $312,680 | 240 |
| Maryland | $305,320 | 460 |
Pay by state
- California · $353,500
- Connecticut · $326,670
- Florida · $316,200
- Illinois · $258,740
- Michigan · $291,850
- Minnesota · $336,410
- New Jersey · $194,070
- New York · $265,890
- North Carolina · $168,880
- Ohio · $244,990
- Pennsylvania · $278,970
- Texas · $228,460
- Wisconsin · $331,070
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,580 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $110,840 |
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