SOC 29-1223 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatrists — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychiatrists in Miami, FL is $403,430 per year, well above the national median of $281,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychiatrists in Miami, FL is $403,430 per year, well above the national median of $281,870. The gap of 43.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $182,310 and $523,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $71,830 and the ninetieth at $629,280.
Employment stands at 720, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $404,240. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,830 | −74.5% |
| 25th | $182,310 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $403,430 | +43.1% |
| 75th | $523,900 | +85.9% |
| 90th | $629,280 | +123.3% |
| Mean | $378,670 | +34.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $404,240 | — | |
| 2 | Ocala | $396,200 | 40 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $320,250 | 180 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $319,610 | 90 | |
| 5 | Tallahassee | $318,460 | 60 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $315,960 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $403,430 buys what $390,164 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$403,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$390,164US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $403,430 a year, 43.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,830 to $629,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 720 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $404,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatrists in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $403,430, or $193.96 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 Miami, FL is 43.1% higher. 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 Miami, FL earns more than $629,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,830 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gainesville, at $404,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 720 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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