How much does a psychiatrist make? Psychiatrist salary and hourly pay
A psychiatrist in the US earns a median of $281,870 a year, about $135.51 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,060 and the top 10% earn over $446,520. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, California, has a median of $353,500.
Psychiatrist pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour?
The median psychiatrist earns $135.51 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $40.41 for the lowest-paid 10% to $214.67 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $84,060 | $40.41 |
| Lower 25% | $154,150 | $74.11 |
| Median (typical) | $281,870 | $135.51 |
| Upper 25% | $362,740 | $174.39 |
| Top 10% | $446,520 | $214.67 |
Psychiatrist salary by state
Median annual pay for psychiatrists in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not published | – |
| Alaska | $342,170 | $164.50 |
| Arizona | $249,720 | $120.06 |
| Arkansas | $124,750 | $59.98 |
| California | $353,500 | $169.95 |
| Colorado | $266,370 | $128.06 |
| Connecticut | $326,670 | $157.05 |
| Delaware | $279,410 | $134.33 |
| District of Columbia | $183,080 | $88.02 |
| Florida | $316,200 | $152.02 |
| Georgia | $237,480 | $114.17 |
| Hawaii | $289,990 | $139.42 |
| Idaho | $75,470 | $36.28 |
| Illinois | $258,740 | $124.39 |
| Indiana | $284,110 | $136.59 |
| Iowa | $295,270 | $141.96 |
| Kansas | $278,100 | $133.70 |
| Kentucky | $237,770 | $114.31 |
| Louisiana | $345,040 | $165.88 |
| Maine | $300,180 | $144.32 |
| Maryland | $305,320 | $146.79 |
| Massachusetts | Not published | – |
| Michigan | $291,850 | $140.31 |
| Minnesota | $336,410 | $161.74 |
| Mississippi | $213,680 | $102.73 |
| Missouri | $312,680 | $150.33 |
| Montana | Not published | – |
| Nebraska | $135,180 | $64.99 |
| Nevada | $210,030 | $100.98 |
| New Hampshire | $246,140 | $118.34 |
| New Jersey | $194,070 | $93.30 |
| New Mexico | $227,730 | $109.49 |
| New York | $265,890 | $127.83 |
| North Carolina | $168,880 | $81.19 |
| North Dakota | Not published | – |
| Ohio | $244,990 | $117.78 |
| Oklahoma | $271,640 | $130.60 |
| Oregon | $314,880 | $151.38 |
| Pennsylvania | $278,970 | $134.12 |
| Rhode Island | $287,610 | $138.27 |
| South Carolina | $237,250 | $114.06 |
| South Dakota | $226,180 | $108.74 |
| Tennessee | $214,880 | $103.31 |
| Texas | $228,460 | $109.84 |
| Utah | $299,670 | $144.07 |
| Vermont | $302,770 | $145.56 |
| Virginia | $295,010 | $141.83 |
| Washington | $304,920 | $146.60 |
| West Virginia | $63,320 | $30.44 |
| Wisconsin | $331,070 | $159.17 |
| Wyoming | Not published | – |
Highest-paying states for psychiatrists
- California: $353,500 median
- Louisiana: $345,040 median
- Alaska: $342,170 median
- Minnesota: $336,410 median
- Wisconsin: $331,070 median
The lowest medians are in West Virginia ($63,320), Idaho ($75,470), Arkansas ($124,750), Nebraska ($135,180), North Carolina ($168,880). The most psychiatrist jobs are in California (5,420 jobs), New York (4,130 jobs), Florida (1,930 jobs), Texas (1,690 jobs), New Jersey (1,290 jobs).
How much does a psychiatrist make a month?
At the median salary of $281,870, a psychiatrist earns about $23,489 a month, $10,841 every two weeks or $5,421 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced psychiatrist pay
New psychiatrists typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,060 a year and the lowest 25% under $154,150. The top 25% earn over $362,740 and the top 10% over $446,520. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Psychiatrist salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | $281,870 |
| Anesthesiologist | $391,490 |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 |
| Chiropractor | $79,200 |
| Optometrist | $136,570 |
| Psychologist | $100,580 |
| Vet tech | $47,380 |
Common questions
How much does a psychiatrist make?
The US median is $281,870 a year ($135.51 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour?
The median is about $135.51 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $40.41 and the top 10% about $214.67 an hour.
Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
California has the highest median at $353,500, followed by Louisiana ($345,040) and Alaska ($342,170).
How much does a psychiatrist make a month?
At the US median of $281,870 a year, about $23,489 a month or $10,841 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level psychiatrist make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,060 a year and the lowest 25% under $154,150, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of psychiatrists make?
The top 10% earn over $446,520 a year; the top 25% earn over $362,740.
How much does a psychiatrist make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $353,500 in California, $228,460 in Texas, $316,200 in Florida, $265,890 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-1223, “Psychiatrists”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.