SOC 29-1223 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatrists — Delaware
Delaware
At $279,410, median pay for Psychiatrists in Delaware tracks the national median of $281,870 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $279,410, median pay for Psychiatrists in Delaware tracks the national median of $281,870 closely. Pay ranges from under $57,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $410,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $187,270 to $304,990.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Delaware ranks number 21st out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 4th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,150 | −79.7% |
| 25th | $187,270 | −33.6% |
| Median (50th) | $279,410 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $304,990 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $410,910 | +45.8% |
| Mean | $243,740 | −13.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $279,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$279,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$279,970US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $279,410 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,150 to $410,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 46 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatrists in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $279,410, or $134.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $281,870, so pay in Delaware is 0.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $410,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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