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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.

Lower (p10)
$84,060
Median (p50)
$281,870
Top (p90)
$446,520
Sample size
27,980

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$84,060
p25$154,150
Median$281,870
p75$362,740
Top (p90)$446,520
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Psychiatrists salary by region

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$403,430
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$370,510
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$364,530
California$353,500
Minnesota$336,410
Wisconsin$331,070
Connecticut$326,670
Florida$316,200
Oregon$314,880
Maryland$305,320

Pay trend

Up 5.1% from 2023 to 2025.

$256,9302023
$269,1202024
$269,9402025

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.

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