Psychiatrist Salary
Psychiatrists earn a median $281,870 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$281,870
$135.51 per hour
Range
$84,060 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
27,980
across the U.S.
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 | Miami, FL | $239,200+ | $279,976 | $245,259 | 720 |
| 2 | Riverside, CA | $239,200+ | $221,194 | $207,807 | 490 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $239,200+ | $224,307 | $197,512 | 1,610 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $239,200+ | $193,699 | $188,875 | 640 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $239,200+ | $176,263 | $170,146 | 600 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $168,708 | $149,879 | 4,180 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $239,200+ | $163,180 | $149,866 | 550 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Miami, FL — $239,200+
- Los Angeles, CA — $239,200+
- Riverside, CA — $239,200+
- Philadelphia, PA — $239,200+
- Chicago, IL — $239,200+
- New York, NY — $239,200+
- Washington, DC — $239,200+
Psychiatrist salary by state
| State | Median | 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 | $166,949 | $74,200 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Georgia | $237,480 | $163,260 | $89,990 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| South Carolina | $237,250 | $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 | $159,886 | $65,820 – $239,200+ | 410 |
| Mississippi | $213,680 | $151,187 | $61,380 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Nevada | $210,030 | $156,314 | $100,880 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New Jersey | $194,070 | $134,334 | $87,120 – $239,200+ | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $183,080 | $123,808 | $45,150 – $239,200+ | 310 |
| North Carolina | $168,880 | $120,466 | $101,080 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| Nebraska | $135,180 | $98,390 | $53,160 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Arkansas | $124,750 | $91,880 | $66,030 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Idaho | $75,470 | $59,032 | $75,470 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| West Virginia | $63,320 | $50,940 | $63,320 – $239,200+ | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make?
The national median salary for psychiatrists is $281,870 a year ($135.51 an hour). 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, Miami, FL 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.