Psychiatrists Salary in District of Columbia
Psychiatrists in District of Columbia earn a median of $183,080 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $183,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,150; the top 10% earn over $304,250. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Neurologists$332,000 median in District of Columbia
- Neuropsychologists$125,110 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Psychiatrists pay in District of Columbia
How much do psychiatrists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $183,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,150 and the top 10% earn over $304,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 46 (−35% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.