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Psychiatrists Salary in District of Columbia
Psychiatrists in District of Columbia earn a median $183,080 a year, 35% below the U.S. median.
- Median in DC
- $183,080 a year
- U.S. median
- $281,870 a year
- Employment
- 310
- Location quotient
- 2.45
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in District of Columbia
- Median (50%)
- $183,080 · $88.02 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $181,090 · $87.06 an hour (estimate error ±22.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $45,150 · $21.71 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $71,550 · $34.40 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $289,360 · $139.12 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $304,250 · $146.27 an hour
- Employment
- 310 (estimate error ±24.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.44
- Location quotient
- 2.45 (1.00 = national share)
Psychiatrists pay by metro area in District of Columbia
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $246,990 | 550 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do psychiatrists make in District of Columbia?
- The median wage for psychiatrists in District of Columbia is $183,080 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 310 jobs in the state.
- Where in District of Columbia do psychiatrists earn the most?
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $246,990 a year.