Psychiatrist Salary
Psychiatrists earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$84,060 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
27,980
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical psychiatrist earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 16 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What psychiatrists do
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.2% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 900
- Self-employed
- 3%
Employment of psychiatrists is projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Psychiatrist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$203,818
per year · effective tax rate 27.7%
$16,985Monthly
$8,492Twice a month
$7,839Every 2 weeks
$97.99Hourly
- Federal income tax$61,789
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$4,824
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$203,818
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $84,060 | $40.41 | $67,966 |
| 25th percentile | $154,150 | $74.11 | $116,628 |
| Median (50th) | $281,870+ | $135.51 | $203,818 |
| 75th percentile | $362,740+ | $174.39 | $254,483 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $446,520+ | $214.67 | $306,972 |
Best cities for psychiatrists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $168,708 | $149,879 | 4,180 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Psychiatrist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $239,200+ | — | $215,453 | $113,990 – $239,200+ | 5,420 |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | — | $233,429 | $190,550 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $241,596 | $83,170 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $212,053 | $90,470 – $239,200+ | 580 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $218,476 | $86,340 – $239,200+ | 550 |
| Connecticut | $239,200+ | — | $213,630 | $75,190 – $239,200+ | 560 |
| Florida | $239,200+ | — | $225,326 | $71,680 – $239,200+ | 1,930 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $195,627 | $62,300 – $239,200+ | 430 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $209,362 | $122,240 – $239,200+ | 240 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $202,945 | $154,720 – $239,200+ | 460 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $218,259 | $92,320 – $239,200+ | 360 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $197,227 | $77,450 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $195,322 | $110,690 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $202,451 | $158,990 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $201,645 | $77,320 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $195,902 | $129,440 – $239,200+ | 370 |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $197,918 | $81,390 – $239,200+ | 560 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | — | $186,995 | $156,990 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $194,304 | $145,780 – $239,200+ | 270 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $196,870 | $161,820 – $239,200+ | 410 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | — | $185,177 | $57,150 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $193,437 | $148,050 – $239,200+ | 830 |
| Kansas | $239,200+ | — | $186,738 | $147,070 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | — | $185,710 | $123,220 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $182,917 | $134,050 – $239,200+ | 270 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $178,563 | $86,120 – $239,200+ | 4,130 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $176,257 | $134,770 – $239,200+ | 870 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $176,964 | $128,350 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $180,648 | $69,970 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $173,938 | $82,650 – $239,200+ | 690 |
| Kentucky | $237,770 | +3.5% | $166,949 | $74,200 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Georgia | $237,480 | +3.6% | $163,260 | $89,990 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| South Carolina | $237,250 | +75.1% | $161,734 | $129,250 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Texas | $228,460 | — | $169,041 | $73,330 – $239,200+ | 1,690 |
| New Mexico | $227,730 | — | $158,718 | $172,340 – $239,200+ | — |
| South Dakota | $226,180 | — | $167,544 | $130,000 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Tennessee | $214,880 | +29.1% | $159,886 | $65,820 – $239,200+ | 410 |
| Mississippi | $213,680 | +9.5% | $151,187 | $61,380 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Nevada | $210,030 | +3.5% | $156,314 | $100,880 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New Jersey | $194,070 | — | $134,334 | $87,120 – $239,200+ | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $183,080 | −5.4% | $123,808 | $45,150 – $239,200+ | 310 |
| North Carolina | $168,880 | — | $120,466 | $101,080 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| Nebraska | $135,180 | −41.0% | $98,390 | $53,160 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Arkansas | $124,750 | −36.2% | $91,880 | $66,030 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Idaho | $75,470 | — | $59,032 | $75,470 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| West Virginia | $63,320 | −3.8% | $50,940 | $63,320 – $239,200+ | 90 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Orthodontist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.0% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make?
The national median salary for psychiatrists is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,060 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many psychiatrists are there in the U.S.?
About 27,980 people work as psychiatrists nationwide.