Psychiatrists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for psychiatrists in the United States was $281,870 ($135.51 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,060 | $40.41 |
| 25th | $154,150 | $74.11 |
| Median | $281,870 | $135.51 |
| 75th | $362,740 | $174.39 |
| 90th | $446,520 | $214.67 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1223
- Total U.S. employment: 27,980
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 27,980 psychiatrists employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Psychiatrists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $342,170 | $164.51 | +21.4% | 50 |
| Arizona | $249,720 | $120.06 | -11.4% | 380 |
| Arkansas | $124,750 | $59.97 | -55.7% | 150 |
| California | $353,500 | $169.95 | +25.4% | 5,420 |
| Colorado | $266,370 | $128.06 | -5.5% | 270 |
| Connecticut | $326,670 | $157.05 | +15.9% | 560 |
| Delaware | $279,410 | $134.33 | -0.9% | 100 |
| District of Columbia | $183,080 | $88.02 | -35.0% | 310 |
| Florida | $316,200 | $152.02 | +12.2% | 1,930 |
| Georgia | $237,480 | $114.17 | -15.7% | 470 |
| Hawaii | $289,990 | $139.42 | +2.9% | 170 |
| Idaho | $75,470 | $36.28 | -73.2% | 110 |
| Illinois | $258,740 | $124.40 | -8.2% | 870 |
| Indiana | $284,110 | $136.59 | +0.8% | 410 |
| Iowa | $295,270 | $141.96 | +4.8% | 170 |
| Kansas | $278,100 | $133.70 | -1.3% | 60 |
| Kentucky | $237,770 | $114.31 | -15.6% | 160 |
| Louisiana | $345,040 | $165.88 | +22.4% | 90 |
| Maine | $300,180 | $144.32 | +6.5% | 80 |
| Maryland | $305,320 | $146.79 | +8.3% | 460 |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — | 1,060 |
| Michigan | $291,850 | $140.31 | +3.5% | 560 |
| Minnesota | $336,410 | $161.74 | +19.3% | 580 |
| Mississippi | $213,680 | $102.73 | -24.2% | 110 |
| Missouri | $312,680 | $150.33 | +10.9% | 240 |
| Nebraska | $135,180 | $64.99 | -52.0% | 180 |
| Nevada | $210,030 | $100.98 | -25.5% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $246,140 | $118.34 | -12.7% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $194,070 | $93.30 | -31.1% | 1,290 |
| New Mexico | $227,730 | $109.49 | -19.2% | 0 |
| New York | $265,890 | $127.83 | -5.7% | 4,130 |
| North Carolina | $168,880 | $81.19 | -40.1% | 620 |
| Ohio | $244,990 | $117.78 | -13.1% | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $271,640 | $130.60 | -3.6% | 80 |
| Oregon | $314,880 | $151.39 | +11.7% | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $278,970 | $134.12 | -1.0% | 830 |
| Rhode Island | $287,610 | $138.28 | +2.0% | 270 |
| South Carolina | $237,250 | $114.06 | -15.8% | 200 |
| South Dakota | $226,180 | $108.74 | -19.8% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $214,880 | $103.31 | -23.8% | 410 |
| Texas | $228,460 | $109.84 | -18.9% | 1,690 |
| Utah | $299,670 | $144.07 | +6.3% | 260 |
| Vermont | $302,770 | $145.56 | +7.4% | 80 |
| Virginia | $295,010 | $141.83 | +4.7% | 370 |
| Washington | $304,920 | $146.60 | +8.2% | 360 |
| West Virginia | $63,320 | $30.44 | -77.5% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $331,070 | $159.17 | +17.5% | 550 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for psychiatrists?
The median annual wage for psychiatrists is $281,870 ($135.51 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many psychiatrists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 27,980 psychiatrists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do psychiatrists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $135.51. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.