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Psychiatrists Salary in New York
Ranked #28 of 46 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of psychiatristss in New York earn between $86,120 and $443,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean psychiatrists salary in New York is $252,840, about 6.3% below the U.S. average ($269,940). That works out to roughly $122/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $314,450 | $299,880 | 80 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $308,350 | $307,030 | 30 |
| Ithaca, NY | $280,210 | $213,480 | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $273,380 | $234,770 | 30 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $260,000 | $224,460 | 160 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $256,870 | $251,040 | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $249,130 | $251,460 | 4,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $244,960 | $243,710 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatrists make in New York?
The median psychiatrists salary in New York is $265,890 per year (mean $252,840), and about 80% earn between $86,120 and $443,340.
How much do psychiatrists make per hour in New York?
Roughly $122 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $252,840 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for psychiatrists?
New York ranks #28 of 46 states for psychiatrists pay. Its mean salary of $252,840 is about 6.3% below the U.S. average of $269,940.
Which metro areas in New York pay psychiatrists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for psychiatrists are Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($314,450), Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area ($308,350), Ithaca, NY ($280,210), by median annual wage.