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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Psychiatrists (SOC 29-1223) employed 27,980 people in May 2025. The median pay is $281,870 a year ($135.51 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,060 and the highest-paid 10% more than $446,520. BLS projects its employment to change by +7.2% between 2025 and 2035 (about 900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest median pay: California ($353,500), Louisiana ($345,040), Alaska ($342,170). Most jobs: California (5,420), New York (4,130), Florida (1,930).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $84,060 | $40.41 |
| 25th percentile | $154,150 | $74.11 |
| Median | $281,870 | $135.51 |
| Mean | $269,940 | $129.78 |
| 75th percentile | $362,740 | $174.39 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $446,520 | $214.67 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 30,000 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 32,100 |
| Change in jobs | 2,100 |
| Percent change | +7.2% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 900 |
| Self-employed share | 3.2% |
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Internship/residency |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 50 | 0.93 | $342,170 | $83,170 | $421,650 | +21% | 5% |
| Arizona | 380 | 0.64 | $249,720 | $128,350 | $385,760 | -11% | 8% |
| Arkansas | 150 | 0.65 | $124,750 | $66,030 | $375,080 | -56% | 9% |
| California | 5,420 | 1.66 | $353,500 | $113,990 | $496,230 | +25% | 7% |
| Colorado | 270 | 0.52 | $266,370 | $134,050 | $353,330 | -5% | 8% |
| Connecticut | 560 | 1.85 | $326,670 | $75,190 | $481,590 | +16% | 6% |
| Delaware | 100 | 1.11 | $279,410 | $57,150 | $410,910 | -1% | 7% |
| District of Columbia | 310 | 2.45 | $183,080 | $45,150 | $304,250 | -35% | 13% |
| Florida | 1,930 | 1.08 | $316,200 | $71,680 | $568,460 | +12% | 7% |
| Georgia | 470 | 0.54 | $237,480 | $89,990 | $369,790 | -16% | 8% |
| Hawaii | 170 | 1.47 | $289,990 | $156,990 | $302,450 | +3% | 8% |
| Idaho | 110 | 0.69 | $75,470 | $75,470 | $302,230 | -73% | 22% |
| Illinois | 870 | 0.79 | $258,740 | $134,770 | $447,930 | -8% | 6% |
| Indiana | 410 | 0.72 | $284,110 | $161,820 | $454,930 | +1% | 5% |
| Iowa | 170 | 0.62 | $295,270 | $77,320 | $427,810 | +5% | 4% |
| Kansas | 60 | 0.22 | $278,100 | $147,070 | $339,990 | -1% | 5% |
| Kentucky | 160 | 0.45 | $237,770 | $74,200 | $361,640 | -16% | 5% |
| Louisiana | 90 | 0.27 | $345,040 | $190,550 | $443,710 | +22% | 4% |
| Maine | 80 | 0.71 | $300,180 | $110,690 | $328,390 | +6% | 5% |
| Maryland | 460 | 0.93 | $305,320 | $154,720 | $449,640 | +8% | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 1,060 | 1.62 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | 560 | 0.71 | $291,850 | $81,390 | $399,920 | +4% | 5% |
| Minnesota | 580 | 1.09 | $336,410 | $90,470 | $446,520 | +19% | 5% |
| Mississippi | 110 | 0.55 | $213,680 | $61,380 | $339,790 | -24% | 6% |
| Missouri | 240 | 0.45 | $312,680 | $122,240 | $644,800 | +11% | 4% |
| Nebraska | 180 | 0.97 | $135,180 | $53,160 | $353,450 | -52% | 10% |
| Nevada | 90 | 0.31 | $210,030 | $100,880 | $377,600 | -25% | 10% |
| New Hampshire | 90 | 0.76 | $246,140 | $69,970 | $294,770 | -13% | 8% |
| New Jersey | 1,290 | 1.67 | $194,070 | $87,120 | $404,870 | -31% | 11% |
| New York | 4,130 | 2.37 | $265,890 | $86,120 | $443,340 | -6% | 7% |
| North Carolina | 620 | 0.70 | $168,880 | $101,080 | $297,250 | -40% | 10% |
| Ohio | 690 | 0.69 | $244,990 | $82,650 | $423,440 | -13% | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 80 | 0.26 | $271,640 | $123,220 | $356,840 | -4% | 5% |
| Oregon | 430 | 1.21 | $314,880 | $62,300 | $391,230 | +12% | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 830 | 0.76 | $278,970 | $148,050 | $394,740 | -1% | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 270 | 2.98 | $287,610 | $145,780 | $480,690 | +2% | 6% |
| South Carolina | 200 | 0.49 | $237,250 | $129,250 | $308,430 | -16% | 6% |
| South Dakota | 60 | 0.75 | $226,180 | $130,000 | $341,360 | -20% | 5% |
| Tennessee | 410 | 0.69 | $214,880 | $65,820 | $359,990 | -24% | 7% |
| Texas | 1,690 | 0.67 | $228,460 | $73,330 | $391,890 | -19% | 8% |
| Utah | 260 | 0.83 | $299,670 | $158,990 | $358,180 | +6% | 6% |
| Vermont | 80 | 1.55 | $302,770 | $77,450 | $424,200 | +7% | 5% |
| Virginia | 370 | 0.50 | $295,010 | $129,440 | $372,180 | +5% | 7% |
| Washington | 360 | 0.57 | $304,920 | $92,320 | $363,850 | +8% | 7% |
| West Virginia | 90 | 0.69 | $63,320 | $63,320 | $465,770 | -78% | 17% |
| Wisconsin | 550 | 1.03 | $331,070 | $86,340 | $393,500 | +17% | 4% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 720 | $403,430 | $71,830 | $629,280 | 1.42 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,610 | $370,510 | $95,750 | $510,530 | 1.42 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 490 | $364,530 | $81,020 | $418,250 | 1.58 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 330 | $336,410 | $186,520 | $539,400 | 0.94 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 310 | $335,620 | $156,960 | $439,510 | 1.13 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 640 | $279,410 | $81,940 | $404,870 | 1.22 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 600 | $258,750 | $134,770 | $487,560 | 0.74 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,180 | $249,130 | $87,120 | $443,340 | 2.44 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 420 | $249,070 | $73,330 | $441,850 | 0.70 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 550 | $246,990 | $45,150 | $377,060 | 0.97 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 410 | $240,930 | $75,150 | $392,460 | 0.57 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 320 | $230,560 | $150,200 | $435,410 | 1.66 |
The median is $281,870 a year ($135.51 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $84,060 and the highest-paid tenth over $446,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
27,980 in May 2025, and BLS projects +7.2% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
California, with a median of $353,500 (among states with published figures).