Psychiatrists Salary in Tennessee
Psychiatrists in Tennessee earn a median of $214,880 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $214,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,820; the top 10% earn over $359,990. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
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Psychiatrists pay in Tennessee
How much do psychiatrists make in Tennessee?
The median is $214,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,820 and the top 10% earn over $359,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 46 (−24% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.