Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Maine
$284,500 / year
≈ $23,700 per month · $136.78 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Maine · median $310,500
25th percentile
$257,000Average
$284,50075th percentile
$327,500
$257,000Average
$284,50075th percentile
$327,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Psychiatrist salary by state
Alaska$288,500
Arizona$273,500
Arkansas$188,500
California$326,500
Colorado$267,000
Connecticut$303,000
Delaware$252,500
District of Columbia$187,500
Florida$339,500
Georgia$235,500
Hawaii$281,000
Idaho$165,000
Illinois$278,500
Indiana$307,500
Iowa$283,000
Kansas$274,500
Kentucky$229,000
Louisiana$332,500
Maine$284,500
Maryland$317,000
Michigan$281,500
Minnesota$345,000
Mississippi$226,500
Missouri$358,000
Nebraska$203,500
Nevada$211,000
New Hampshire$206,000
New Jersey$253,000
New Mexico$246,500
New York$261,500
North Carolina$209,000
Ohio$259,000
Oklahoma$282,000
Oregon$292,000
Pennsylvania$292,500
Rhode Island$266,500
South Carolina$234,500
South Dakota$279,500
Tennessee$218,000
Texas$229,000
Utah$298,500
Vermont$308,500
Virginia$282,500
Washington$275,000
West Virginia$179,500
Wisconsin$293,000
About this role
Psychiatrist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Psychiatrists do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Top skills: Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Speaking Critical Thinking Writing Reading Comprehension
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Psychiatrist pay by experience level
Entry level$87,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$159,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$291,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$375,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$462,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
900
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Psychiatrist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
14,060 workers
$295,000Offices of Physicians
8,680 workers
$304,500Hospitals
8,050 workers
$254,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
5,360 workers
$257,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
4,930 workers
$230,000Outpatient Care Centers
3,130 workers
$300,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,680 workers
$309,000Offices of Other Health Practitioners
2,050 workers
$241,000Hospitals, State Government Owned
1,960 workers
$249,000Educational Services
1,550 workers
$203,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Psychiatrist pays 73% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Prosthodontist$278,000
Neurologist$277,000
Allergists and Immunologists$271,000
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$289,000
Orthodontist$268,500
Family Medicine Physician$265,000
Physicians, Pathologists$295,500
Nurse Anesthetist$257,000
Dentists, All Other Specialists$256,500
Careers related to Psychiatrist
Neuropsychologist$115,000
Neurologist$277,000
Pediatricians, General$219,500
Registered Nurse$105,000
Family Medicine Physician$265,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Psychiatrist make?
The average base salary for a Psychiatrist in the United States is $279,500 per year, or about $134.38 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $159,500 and $375,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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