SOC 29-1223 · May 2025 · United States
Psychiatrists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Psychiatrists across the United States is $281,870 per year, measured over 27,980 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $353,500.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Psychiatrists
Pay for this occupation varies by 458.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $353,500 and West Virginia pays $63,320.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $353,500 | 5,420 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | $345,040 | 90 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $342,170 | 50 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $336,410 | 580 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $331,070 | 550 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $326,670 | 560 | |
| 7 | Florida | $316,200 | 1,930 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $314,880 | 430 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $312,680 | 240 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $305,320 | 460 |
States with the most Psychiatrists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,420 | $353,500 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,130 | $265,890 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,930 | $316,200 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,690 | $228,460 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 1,290 | $194,070 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 870 | $258,740 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 830 | $278,970 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 690 | $244,990 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 620 | $168,880 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 580 | $336,410 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $413,890 | 40 |
| 2 | Burlington | $409,950 | 50 |
| 3 | Gainesville | $404,240 | — |
| 4 | Miami | $403,430 | 720 |
| 5 | Ocala | $396,200 | 40 |
| 6 | New Haven | $381,890 | 140 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $370,510 | 1,610 |
| 8 | Riverside | $364,530 | 490 |
| 9 | Des Moines | $358,020 | 50 |
| 10 | San Jose | $353,500 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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