Psychiatrists salary in United States
The median psychiatrists salary is $281,870 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Psychiatrists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 5.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Psychiatrists salary FAQs
What is the average Psychiatrists salary in United States?
The median Psychiatrists salary in United States is $281,870 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of psychiatristss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Psychiatrists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $84,060 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $446,520 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $281,870.
Do Psychiatrists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL is among the highest at $403,430, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Psychiatrists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.