Psychiatrists Salary in Texas
Psychiatrists in Texas earn a median of $228,460 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $228,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,330; the top 10% earn over $391,890. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
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Psychiatrists pay in Texas
How much do psychiatrists make in Texas?
The median is $228,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,330 and the top 10% earn over $391,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 46 (−19% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.