Psychiatrists Salary by State
The national median pay for psychiatrists is $281,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $63,320 in West Virginia to $353,500 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $84,060
- 25th percentile
- $154,150
- Median
- $281,870
- 75th percentile
- $362,740
- Top 10%
- $446,520
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 27,980 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $353,500 | +25% | $113,990 | $496,230 | 5,420 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $345,040 | +22% | $190,550 | $443,710 | 90 |
| 3 | Alaska | $342,170 | +21% | $83,170 | $421,650 | 50 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $336,410 | +19% | $90,470 | $446,520 | 580 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $331,070 | +17% | $86,340 | $393,500 | 550 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $326,670 | +16% | $75,190 | $481,590 | 560 |
| 7 | Florida | $316,200 | +12% | $71,680 | $568,460 | 1,930 |
| 8 | Oregon | $314,880 | +12% | $62,300 | $391,230 | 430 |
| 9 | Missouri | $312,680 | +11% | $122,240 | $644,800 | 240 |
| 10 | Maryland | $305,320 | +8% | $154,720 | $449,640 | 460 |
| 11 | Washington | $304,920 | +8% | $92,320 | $363,850 | 360 |
| 12 | Vermont | $302,770 | +7% | $77,450 | $424,200 | 80 |
| 13 | Maine | $300,180 | +6% | $110,690 | $328,390 | 80 |
| 14 | Utah | $299,670 | +6% | $158,990 | $358,180 | 260 |
| 15 | Iowa | $295,270 | +5% | $77,320 | $427,810 | 170 |
| 16 | Virginia | $295,010 | +5% | $129,440 | $372,180 | 370 |
| 17 | Michigan | $291,850 | +4% | $81,390 | $399,920 | 560 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $289,990 | +3% | $156,990 | $302,450 | 170 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $287,610 | +2% | $145,780 | $480,690 | 270 |
| 20 | Indiana | $284,110 | +1% | $161,820 | $454,930 | 410 |
| 21 | Delaware | $279,410 | −1% | $57,150 | $410,910 | 100 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $278,970 | −1% | $148,050 | $394,740 | 830 |
| 23 | Kansas | $278,100 | −1% | $147,070 | $339,990 | 60 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $271,640 | −4% | $123,220 | $356,840 | 80 |
| 25 | Colorado | $266,370 | −5% | $134,050 | $353,330 | 270 |
| 26 | New York | $265,890 | −6% | $86,120 | $443,340 | 4,130 |
| 27 | Illinois | $258,740 | −8% | $134,770 | $447,930 | 870 |
| 28 | Arizona | $249,720 | −11% | $128,350 | $385,760 | 380 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $246,140 | −13% | $69,970 | $294,770 | 90 |
| 30 | Ohio | $244,990 | −13% | $82,650 | $423,440 | 690 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $237,770 | −16% | $74,200 | $361,640 | 160 |
| 32 | Georgia | $237,480 | −16% | $89,990 | $369,790 | 470 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $237,250 | −16% | $129,250 | $308,430 | 200 |
| 34 | Texas | $228,460 | −19% | $73,330 | $391,890 | 1,690 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $227,730 | −19% | $172,340 | $388,100 | Not published |
| 36 | South Dakota | $226,180 | −20% | $130,000 | $341,360 | 60 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $214,880 | −24% | $65,820 | $359,990 | 410 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $213,680 | −24% | $61,380 | $339,790 | 110 |
| 39 | Nevada | $210,030 | −25% | $100,880 | $377,600 | 90 |
| 40 | New Jersey | $194,070 | −31% | $87,120 | $404,870 | 1,290 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $183,080 | −35% | $45,150 | $304,250 | 310 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $168,880 | −40% | $101,080 | $297,250 | 620 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $135,180 | −52% | $53,160 | $353,450 | 180 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $124,750 | −56% | $66,030 | $375,080 | 150 |
| 45 | Idaho | $75,470 | −73% | $75,470 | $302,230 | 110 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $63,320 | −78% | $63,320 | $465,770 | 90 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Psychiatrists salary questions
Which state pays psychiatrists the most?
California, with a median of $353,500 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $281,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays psychiatrists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $63,320 a year (−78% vs. national).
Where do most psychiatrists work?
California has the most jobs, about 5,420, with a median of $353,500.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.