Psychiatrists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for psychiatristss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $269,940 ≈ $130/hr
National median salary $281,870
Total employment 27,980 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6.1%
Faster than average
Annual openings 900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 27,100 → 28,800 (+1,700)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Missouri$345,860
- Minnesota$333,320
- Florida$328,060
- Louisiana$321,300
- California$315,380
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Idaho$159,470
- West Virginia$173,570
- District of Columbia$181,090
- Arkansas$182,100
- Nebraska$196,590
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $345,860 | $312,680 | $166 | +28.1% | 240 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $333,320 | $336,410 | $160 | +23.5% | 580 |
| 3 | Florida | $328,060 | $316,200 | $158 | +21.5% | 1,930 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $321,300 | $345,040 | $154 | +19% | 90 |
| 5 | California | $315,380 | $353,500 | $152 | +16.8% | 5,420 |
| 6 | Maryland | $306,100 | $305,320 | $147 | +13.4% | 460 |
| 7 | Vermont | $298,070 | $302,770 | $143 | +10.4% | 80 |
| 8 | Indiana | $297,220 | $284,110 | $143 | +10.1% | 410 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $292,660 | $326,670 | $141 | +8.4% | 560 |
| 10 | Utah | $288,370 | $299,670 | $139 | +6.8% | 260 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $282,980 | $331,070 | $136 | +4.8% | 550 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $282,370 | $278,970 | $136 | +4.6% | 830 |
| 13 | Oregon | $282,210 | $314,880 | $136 | +4.5% | 430 |
| 14 | Alaska | $278,800 | $342,170 | $134 | +3.3% | 50 |
| 15 | Maine | $275,050 | $300,180 | $132 | +1.9% | 80 |
| 16 | Iowa | $273,190 | $295,270 | $131 | +1.2% | 170 |
| 17 | Virginia | $272,960 | $295,010 | $131 | +1.1% | 370 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $272,510 | $271,640 | $131 | +1% | 80 |
| 19 | Michigan | $272,010 | $291,850 | $131 | +0.8% | 560 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $271,330 | $289,990 | $130 | +0.5% | 170 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $270,220 | $226,180 | $130 | +0.1% | 60 |
| 22 | Illinois | $269,000 | $258,740 | $129 | -0.3% | 870 |
| 23 | Washington | $265,600 | $304,920 | $128 | -1.6% | 360 |
| 24 | Kansas | $265,280 | $278,100 | $128 | -1.7% | 60 |
| 25 | Arizona | $264,260 | $249,720 | $127 | -2.1% | 380 |
| 26 | Colorado | $258,210 | $266,370 | $124 | -4.3% | 270 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $257,290 | $287,610 | $124 | -4.7% | 270 |
| 28 | New York | $252,840 | $265,890 | $122 | -6.3% | 4,130 |
| 29 | Ohio | $250,210 | $244,990 | $120 | -7.3% | 690 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $244,560 | $194,070 | $118 | -9.4% | 1,290 |
| 31 | Delaware | $243,740 | $279,410 | $117 | -9.7% | 100 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $238,260 | $227,730 | $115 | -11.7% | — |
| 33 | Georgia | $227,430 | $237,480 | $109 | -15.7% | 470 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $226,360 | $237,250 | $109 | -16.1% | 200 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $221,190 | $237,770 | $106 | -18.1% | 160 |
| 36 | Texas | $221,100 | $228,460 | $106 | -18.1% | 1,690 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $218,620 | $213,680 | $105 | -19% | 110 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $210,520 | $214,880 | $101 | -22% | 410 |
| 39 | Nevada | $203,980 | $210,030 | $98 | -24.4% | 90 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $201,840 | $168,880 | $97 | -25.2% | 620 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $199,220 | $246,140 | $96 | -26.2% | 90 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $196,590 | $135,180 | $95 | -27.2% | 180 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $182,100 | $124,750 | $88 | -32.5% | 150 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $181,090 | $183,080 | $87 | -32.9% | 310 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $173,570 | $63,320 | $83 | -35.7% | 90 |
| 46 | Idaho | $159,470 | $75,470 | $77 | -40.9% | 110 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 116 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield, IL | $413,890 | $330,280 | 40 |
| 2 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $409,950 | $308,100 | 50 |
| 3 | Gainesville, FL | $404,240 | $322,070 | — |
| 4 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $403,430 | $378,670 | 720 |
| 5 | Ocala, FL | $396,200 | $351,010 | 40 |
| 6 | New Haven, CT | $381,890 | $343,890 | 140 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $370,510 | $358,510 | 1,610 |
| 8 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $364,530 | $294,420 | 490 |
| 9 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $358,020 | $305,880 | 50 |
| 10 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $353,500 | $364,570 | 250 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing psychiatristss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $364,530 | $339,990 | 1,210 |
| 2 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $339,790 | $324,080 | 60 |
| 3 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, Privately Owned | $330,930 | $295,470 | — |
| 4 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $328,790 | $301,290 | 1,960 |
| 5 | Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $316,550 | $340,800 | 180 |
| 6 | All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $316,550 | $340,800 | 180 |
| 7 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | $314,350 | $302,590 | 330 |
| 8 | Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | $312,930 | $305,140 | 380 |
| 9 | Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $311,180 | $298,200 | 410 |
| 10 | Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | $311,180 | $323,240 | — |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $305,530 | $298,370 | 2,680 |
| 12 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $305,530 | $298,370 | 2,680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatrists make in the U.S.?
The median psychiatrists salary in the United States is $281,870 per year (mean $269,940), and about 80% earn between $84,060 and $446,520.
How much do psychiatrists make per hour?
Roughly $130 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $269,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
Missouri has the highest average pay for psychiatrists at $345,860 per year (median $312,680).
What is the job outlook for psychiatrists?
Employment is projected to change +6.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 900 openings per year.
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