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Job outlook for adult psychiatrists in the United States
Are adult psychiatrist jobs in demand?
Yes, adult psychiatrist jobs are in demand. Adult psychiatrist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Adult psychiatrist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of adult psychiatrist jobs and the average adult psychiatrist salary over time.
Adult psychiatrist jobs over time
Adult psychiatrist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 170 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 710 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 700 | 0.00% |
Average adult psychiatrist salary over time
Adult psychiatrist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,704 | $121.49 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $246,568 | $118.54 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $242,408 | $116.54 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $237,689 | $114.27 | +11.0% |
| 2021 | $214,205 | $102.98 | +0.5% |
Adult psychiatrist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of adult psychiatrist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where adult psychiatrists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for adult psychiatrists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 21 | 3% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 10 | 2% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 263 | 1% |
| 4 | New York | 19,849,399 | 194 | 1% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 124 | 1% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 82 | 1% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 53 | 1% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 52 | 1% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 51 | 1% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 49 | 1% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 48 | 1% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 46 | 1% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 20 | 1% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 18 | 1% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 17 | 1% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 14 | 1% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 14 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 11 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 7 | 1% |
Most common cities for adult psychiatrists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bensalem | 3 | 5% | $220,421 |
| 2 | Littleton | 2 | 4% | $223,581 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $217,659 |
| 4 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $275,677 |
| 5 | San Leandro | 2 | 2% | $245,608 |
| 6 | San Mateo | 2 | 2% | $245,065 |
| 7 | Anderson | 1 | 2% | $264,448 |
| 8 | Ashburn | 1 | 2% | $220,326 |
| 9 | Saint Louis | 2 | 1% | $263,525 |
| 10 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $207,819 |
| 11 | New York | 3 | 0% | $213,615 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0% | $220,304 |
| 13 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $232,920 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $196,124 |