Psychiatrists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for psychiatrists in the U.S. is $281,870 ($135.51 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $281,870
- Mean annual wage
- $269,940
- Median hourly wage
- $135.51
- Employment
- 27,980
27,980 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,060 | $40.41 |
| 25th percentile | $154,150 | $74.11 |
| Median (50th) | $281,870 | $135.51 |
| 75th percentile | $362,740 | $174.39 |
| 90th percentile | $446,520 | $214.67 |
Highest-paying states for psychiatrists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $63,320 median annual wage
- Idaho: $75,470 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $124,750 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $135,180 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $168,880 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Typical tasks
- Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
- Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
- Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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