Psychiatrists Salary in North Carolina
Psychiatrists in North Carolina earn a median of $168,880 a year, −40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $168,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −40% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,080; the top 10% earn over $297,250. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
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Psychiatrists pay in North Carolina
How much do psychiatrists make in North Carolina?
The median is $168,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,080 and the top 10% earn over $297,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 46 (−40% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.