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Psychiatrists Salary
Psychiatrists earn a median $281,870 a year in the U.S., with 27,980 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $281,870 a year
- Employment
- 27,980
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 900
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $281,870 · $135.51 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $269,940 · $129.78 an hour (estimate error ±2.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $84,060 · $40.41 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $154,150 · $74.11 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $362,740 · $174.39 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $446,520 · $214.67 an hour
- Employment
- 27,980 (estimate error ±3.5%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders. Excludes “Clinical and Counseling Psychologists” (19-3033) and “School Psychologists” (19-3034).
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 30,000
- Projected for 2035
- 32,100
- Change
- +2,100 (+7.2%)
- Openings each year
- 900
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Self-employed
- 3.2%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $353,500 | 5,420 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $345,040 | 90 |
| 3 | Alaska | $342,170 | 50 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $336,410 | 580 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $331,070 | 550 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $326,670 | 560 |
| 7 | Florida | $316,200 | 1,930 |
| 8 | Oregon | $314,880 | 430 |
| 9 | Missouri | $312,680 | 240 |
| 10 | Maryland | $305,320 | 460 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5,420 | $353,500 |
| New York | 4,130 | $265,890 |
| Florida | 1,930 | $316,200 |
| Texas | 1,690 | $228,460 |
| New Jersey | 1,290 | $194,070 |
| Massachusetts | 1,060 | Not reported |
| Illinois | 870 | $258,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 830 | $278,970 |
| Ohio | 690 | $244,990 |
| North Carolina | 620 | $168,880 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $403,430 | 720 |
| 2 | New Haven, CT | $381,890 | 140 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $370,510 | 1,610 |
| 4 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $364,530 | 490 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $353,500 | 250 |
| 6 | Rochester, MN | $341,540 | 130 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $339,340 | 160 |
| 8 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $336,410 | 330 |
| 9 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $335,620 | 310 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $331,800 | 130 |
| 11 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $331,500 | 180 |
| 12 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $320,250 | 180 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,180 | $249,130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,610 | $370,510 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 760 | Not reported |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 720 | $403,430 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 640 | $279,410 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 600 | $258,750 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 550 | $246,990 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 490 | $364,530 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 420 | $249,070 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 410 | $240,930 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 330 | $336,410 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 320 | $230,560 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)278 certified filingsMedian offered wage $275,389
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)30 certified filingsMedian offered wage $260,068
Psychiatrists pay by state
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do psychiatrists make?
- The median wage for psychiatrists in the U.S. is $281,870 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $154,150 and $362,740.
- Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
- California has the highest median wage for this occupation at $353,500 a year.
- What is the job outlook for psychiatrists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035, with about 900 openings each year on average.
- What education do psychiatrists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.