Psychiatrists

Occupation

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National Median Salary
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Median Hourly Wage
24,800
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$77,360
$141,290
>$141,290
>$141,290
>$141,290

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

-2.9%
10 Year Change
$181,880
2014 Median
$176,612
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Psychiatrists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $231,460 —
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $216,040 3,920
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $192,420 —
Scientific Research and Development Services $170,020 80
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $98,560 580

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Top Paying States for Psychiatrists

State Annual Median Employment
Delaware $236,740 80
Kentucky $229,630 200
Nebraska $229,240 —
Georgia $229,190 460
New York $228,580 3,850

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Scientific Research and Development Services Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals