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Adult psychiatrist salary
Average adult psychiatrist salary
$252,704
Understanding Adult Psychiatrist Salaries
As of October 2025, the average annual salary for an Adult Psychiatrist stands at $252,704, equating to about $121 per hour. These professionals are pivotal in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, and their expertise is increasingly sought after in various healthcare settings.
Salary ranges can differ significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the work environment. For instance, states like California and New York often report higher salaries due to a higher cost of living and greater demand for psychiatric services.
Job seekers can utilize resources like Zippia to explore not only average salaries but also potential career paths and job openings. By understanding the salary landscape, aspiring psychiatrists can make informed decisions about their education and career trajectory in this vital healthcare field.
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Where can an Adult Psychiatrist earn more?
Adult psychiatrist salary estimates from across the web
Average adult psychiatrist salary by state
The highest-paying states for adult psychiatrists are Alaska, Maine, and North Dakota. The lowest average adult psychiatrist salary states are Alabama, Kansas, and North Carolina.
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Highest paying states for adult psychiatrists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $242,817 | $116.74 |
| 2 | Maine | $229,825 | $110.49 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $226,853 | $109.06 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $226,183 | $108.74 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $213,140 | $102.47 |
| 6 | Vermont | $215,985 | $103.84 |
| 7 | Montana | $222,120 | $106.79 |
| 8 | Indiana | $214,965 | $103.35 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $208,252 | $100.12 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $219,885 | $105.71 |
| 11 | Idaho | $213,307 | $102.55 |
| 12 | Oregon | $208,380 | $100.18 |
| 13 | Missouri | $212,821 | $102.32 |
| 14 | Washington | $214,602 | $103.17 |
| 15 | Michigan | $202,375 | $97.30 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $217,952 | $104.78 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $199,316 | $95.83 |
| 18 | Ohio | $202,520 | $97.37 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $208,546 | $100.26 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $201,488 | $96.87 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $194,615 | $93.56 |
| 22 | Utah | $207,470 | $99.75 |
| 23 | Delaware | $199,842 | $96.08 |
| 24 | Illinois | $205,802 | $98.94 |
| 25 | Georgia | $197,644 | $95.02 |
| 26 | California | $200,533 | $96.41 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $193,284 | $92.92 |
| 28 | New York | $196,300 | $94.38 |
| 29 | Florida | $199,819 | $96.07 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $197,321 | $94.87 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $194,116 | $93.33 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $198,307 | $95.34 |
| 33 | Iowa | $192,453 | $92.53 |
| 34 | Arizona | $197,719 | $95.06 |
| 35 | Maryland | $197,051 | $94.74 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $186,746 | $89.78 |
| 37 | Colorado | $194,378 | $93.45 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $198,209 | $95.29 |
| 39 | Virginia | $197,003 | $94.71 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $190,104 | $91.40 |
| 41 | Nevada | $192,641 | $92.62 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $188,089 | $90.43 |
| 43 | Massachusetts | $186,850 | $89.83 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $187,840 | $90.31 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $176,131 | $84.68 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $179,922 | $86.50 |
| 47 | Texas | $187,351 | $90.07 |
| 48 | Alabama | $185,574 | $89.22 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $150,395 | $72.31 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $177,793 | $85.48 |
| 51 | Kansas | $179,982 | $86.53 |
Highest paying cities for adult psychiatrists
The highest-paying cities for adult psychiatrists are Vancouver, WA, Nashua, NH, and Indianapolis, IN.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver, WA | $267,673 | $128.69 |
| 2 | Nashua, NH | $266,835 | $128.29 |
| 3 | Indianapolis, IN | $264,364 | $127.10 |
| 4 | Saint Louis, MO | $263,525 | $126.69 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $260,936 | $125.45 |
| 6 | Salt Lake City, UT | $255,557 | $122.86 |
| 7 | Sacramento, CA | $248,487 | $119.46 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $242,057 | $116.37 |
| 9 | Panama City, FL | $234,410 | $112.70 |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | $232,318 | $111.69 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $230,895 | $111.01 |
| 12 | Garden City, MI | $229,556 | $110.36 |
| 13 | Fort Collins, CO | $226,619 | $108.95 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $225,359 | $108.35 |
| 15 | Hartford, CT | $223,055 | $107.24 |
| 16 | Dover, DE | $221,514 | $106.50 |
| 17 | Harrisburg, PA | $221,169 | $106.33 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $220,422 | $105.97 |
| 19 | Omaha, NE | $220,212 | $105.87 |
| 20 | Richmond, VA | $219,334 | $105.45 |
Adult psychiatrist salary details
An adult psychiatrist's salary ranges from $156,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $408,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an adult psychiatrist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $408,000 | $34,000 | $196 |
| 75th Percentile | $325,000 | $27,083 | $156 |
| Average | $252,704 | $21,059 | $121 |
| 25th Percentile | $196,000 | $16,333 | $94 |
| 10th Percentile | $156,000 | $13,000 | $75 |
Highest paying adult psychiatrist jobs
The highest paying types of adult psychiatrists are consulting psychiatrist, child & adolescent psychiatrist, and staff psychiatrist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | $255,648 | $21,304 | $122.91 | 39,100 |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | $252,897 | $21,075 | $121.59 | 9,279 |
| Staff Psychiatrist | $254,265 | $21,189 | $122.24 | 95,691 |
| Child Psychiatrist | $249,711 | $20,809 | $120.05 | 38,047 |
| Psychiatrist | $229,034 | $19,086 | $110.11 | 29,979 |
Top companies hiring adult psychiatrists now:
Which companies pay adult psychiatrists the most?
Adult psychiatrist salaries at Allina Health and Trinity Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average adult psychiatrist salary at companies like MaineGeneral Health and RWJBarnabas Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allina Health | $335,477 | $161.29 |
| 2 | Trinity Health | $327,360 | $157.38 |
| 3 | MaineGeneral Health | $322,554 | $155.07 |
| 4 | RWJBarnabas Health | $310,743 | $149.40 |
| 5 | Alameda Health System | $310,671 | $149.36 |
| 6 | Northwestern Medicine | $293,100 | $140.91 |
| 7 | St. Peter's Health Partners | $291,446 | $140.12 |
| 8 | Bon Secours Community Hospital | $289,232 | $139.05 |
| 9 | BayCare Health System | $275,774 | $132.58 |
| 10 | Mission Regional Medical Center | $273,576 | $131.53 |
| 11 | SSM Health | $272,547 | $131.03 |
| 12 | PIH Health | $272,492 | $131.01 |
| 13 | Prime Healthcare | $272,445 | $130.98 |
| 14 | Indian Rivers Behavioral Health | $270,200 | $129.90 |
| 15 | Mayo Clinic | $269,041 | $129.35 |
| 16 | Kaiser Permanente | $268,966 | $129.31 |
| 17 | The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital | $267,528 | $128.62 |
| 18 | Legacy Community Health | $266,016 | $127.89 |
| 19 | Riverside Medical Center | $265,885 | $127.83 |
| 20 | Emory Healthcare | $262,146 | $126.03 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Adult psychiatrist salary trends
The average adult psychiatrist salary has risen by $65,327 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average adult psychiatrist earned $187,377 annually, but today, they earn $252,704 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for adult psychiatrists over the last decade.
Compare adult psychiatrist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average adult psychiatrist salary over time
Compare adult psychiatrist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Adult psychiatrist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,000 | $121.49 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $247,000 | $118.54 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $242,000 | $116.54 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $238,000 | $114.27 | +9.9% |
| 2021 | $214,000 | $102.98 | +0.5% |
Recently added adult psychiatrist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestance Health | Adult Psychiatrist-Out-Patient Private Practice & Options) | Colorado Springs, CO | 06/30/2025 | $256,000 |
| State of South Dakota | Board Eligible/Board Certified Child & Adult Psychiatrist | Yankton, SD | 06/29/2025 | $321,218 |
| Morlen Health | Psychiatrist-Adult Portland Oregon. 4-Day Week FTE | Portland, OR | 06/29/2025 | $257,490 |
| Lifestance Health | Adult Psychiatrist-Outpatient | New Rochelle, NY | 06/29/2025 | $300,000 |
| Lifestance Health | Adult Psychiatrist-Outpatient | Richmond, VA | 06/29/2025 | $307,200 |
| Lifestance Health | Adult Psychiatrist Outpatient | Salt Lake City, UT | 06/28/2025 | $299,000 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist | Somerville, MA | 06/27/2025 | $280,000 |
| Allina Health Systems | Psychiatrist-Adult | Owatonna, MN | 06/26/2025 | $328,400 |
| Permanente Health Care Ventures, Pc | Psychiatrist-Adult, Portland Oregon FTE) | Portland, OR | 06/22/2025 | $257,490 |
| Lifestance Health | Adult Psychiatrist-Outpatient | Tigard, OR | 06/18/2025 | $400,000 |
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