Psychiatrists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for psychiatrists is $81.19 an hour ($168,880 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 40% lower than the U.S. median ($281,870). North Carolina ranks 42nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatrists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.60 | $101,080 |
| 25% of workers | $64.06 | $133,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.19 | $168,880 |
| 75% of workers | $128.29 | $266,850 |
| 90% of workers | $142.91 | $297,250 |
Psychiatrists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $170,600 | 40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $169,850 | 100 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $168,880 | 130 |
| Asheville | $164,520 | 50 |
| Fayetteville | $155,250 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $92,130 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $215,230 |
| Pediatricians, General | $183,550 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $126,440 |
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