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Psychiatrist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Psychiatrist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$291,572
Average $291,572
Low $209,958
High $404,911

The average salary for a psychiatrist is $291,572 per year in the United States. 9.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Psychiatrist job openings in United States

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Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist ...
The Parks Center for Women's Wellness and Medicine
Tinton Falls, NJ
$160,000 - $180,000 a year
Part-time
52 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Psychiatrist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Guest House of Milwaukee
 
$520,000per year
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Intercommunity Action Inc.
 
$520,000per year
Ruby's Place
 
$520,000per year
Alternatives, Inc.
 
$520,000per year
Peregrine Health
 
$520,000per year
Ascend Healthcare
 
$520,000per year

Highest paying cities for Psychiatrists near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $373,276 per year
  2. Kissimmee, FL
    $323,990 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $318,789 per year
  4. Longmont, CO
    $306,083 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $303,398 per year

Where can a Psychiatrist earn more?

Compare salaries for Psychiatrists in different locations
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Senior Psychiatrist

Job openings
Average $265,692 per year