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Best states for a child psychiatrist
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It seems like child psychiatrists are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for child psychiatrists aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for child psychiatrist jobs.
In order to get you the best states for child psychiatrists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a child psychiatrist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for child psychiatrists in 2026
1. Alaska
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 39 Average annual salary: $231,403 Lowest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $293,000 Location Quotient: 2.42
2. North Dakota
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 26 Average annual salary: $223,580 Lowest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $290,000 Location Quotient: 1.45
3. Maine
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 41 Average annual salary: $221,706 Lowest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $285,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
4. Montana
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 40 Average annual salary: $218,395 Lowest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $288,000 Location Quotient: 1.8
5. Idaho
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 37 Average annual salary: $209,750 Lowest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $283,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
6. Vermont
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $210,852 Lowest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $279,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
7. New Hampshire
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 29 Average annual salary: $218,425 Lowest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $284,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
8. Pennsylvania
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 259 Average annual salary: $207,316 Lowest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $278,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
9. Wisconsin
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 146 Average annual salary: $205,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $278,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
10. Indiana
Total child psychiatrist jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $212,134 Lowest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $283,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a child psychiatrist
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Detailed list of the best states for a child psychiatrist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $231,403 | $182,000 | 739,795 | 39 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $223,580 | $172,000 | 755,393 | 26 |
| 3 | Maine | $221,706 | $172,000 | 1,335,907 | 41 |
| 4 | Montana | $218,395 | $165,000 | 1,050,493 | 40 |
| 5 | Idaho | $209,750 | $155,000 | 1,716,943 | 37 |
| 6 | Vermont | $210,852 | $159,000 | 623,657 | 22 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $218,425 | $167,000 | 1,342,795 | 29 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $207,316 | $154,000 | 12,805,537 | 259 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $205,726 | $151,000 | 5,795,483 | 146 |
| 10 | Indiana | $212,134 | $158,000 | 6,666,818 | 86 |
| 11 | Washington | $210,807 | $156,000 | 7,405,743 | 152 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $216,713 | $163,000 | 869,666 | 8 |
| 13 | Illinois | $214,165 | $161,000 | 12,802,023 | 181 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $209,757 | $155,000 | 579,315 | 7 |
| 15 | Oregon | $204,588 | $149,000 | 4,142,776 | 98 |
| 16 | Ohio | $203,255 | $149,000 | 11,658,609 | 151 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $205,050 | $150,000 | 4,454,189 | 45 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $214,041 | $162,000 | 9,005,644 | 131 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $202,362 | $149,000 | 3,588,184 | 107 |
| 20 | Missouri | $200,319 | $145,000 | 6,113,532 | 102 |
| 21 | Michigan | $199,416 | $145,000 | 9,962,311 | 125 |
| 22 | Utah | $203,463 | $148,000 | 3,101,833 | 38 |
| 23 | California | $200,970 | $145,000 | 39,536,653 | 744 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $190,526 | $134,000 | 1,920,076 | 44 |
| 25 | Georgia | $192,482 | $137,000 | 10,429,379 | 215 |
| 26 | Arizona | $192,659 | $136,000 | 7,016,270 | 111 |
| 27 | Delaware | $196,118 | $142,000 | 961,939 | 25 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $183,126 | $127,000 | 3,930,864 | 98 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $195,763 | $140,000 | 5,576,606 | 95 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $189,665 | $134,000 | 5,024,369 | 75 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $190,680 | $136,000 | 1,815,857 | 21 |
| 32 | Colorado | $194,469 | $138,000 | 5,607,154 | 100 |
| 33 | Virginia | $198,024 | $144,000 | 8,470,020 | 151 |
| 34 | Iowa | $189,905 | $134,000 | 3,145,711 | 46 |
| 35 | Maryland | $193,295 | $139,000 | 6,052,177 | 125 |
| 36 | New York | $187,521 | $134,000 | 19,849,399 | 353 |
| 37 | Nevada | $188,054 | $132,000 | 2,998,039 | 26 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $183,570 | $128,000 | 6,715,984 | 71 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $180,446 | $128,000 | 6,859,819 | 227 |
| 40 | Kansas | $176,756 | $121,000 | 2,913,123 | 65 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $179,023 | $124,000 | 10,273,419 | 209 |
| 42 | Florida | $180,220 | $124,000 | 20,984,400 | 335 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $184,770 | $129,000 | 2,984,100 | 15 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $181,194 | $125,000 | 4,684,333 | 53 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $194,429 | $140,000 | 693,972 | 17 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $140,436 | $82,000 | 1,427,538 | 28 |
| 47 | Texas | $181,893 | $126,000 | 28,304,596 | 279 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $186,255 | $133,000 | 1,059,639 | 15 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $171,806 | $116,000 | 3,004,279 | 44 |
| 50 | Alabama | $180,464 | $125,000 | 4,874,747 | 38 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $173,020 | $117,000 | 2,088,070 | 18 |
Highest paying states for child psychiatrists
| Rank | State | Avg. Child Psychiatrist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $231,403 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $223,580 |
| 3 | Maine | $221,706 |
| 4 | Montana | $218,395 |
| 5 | Idaho | $209,750 |
| 6 | Vermont | $210,852 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $218,425 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $207,316 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $205,726 |
| 10 | Indiana | $212,134 |
| 11 | Washington | $210,807 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $216,713 |
| 13 | Illinois | $214,165 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $209,757 |
| 15 | Oregon | $204,588 |
| 16 | Ohio | $203,255 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $205,050 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $214,041 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $202,362 |
| 20 | Missouri | $200,319 |
| 21 | Michigan | $199,416 |
| 22 | Utah | $203,463 |
| 23 | California | $200,970 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $190,526 |
| 25 | Georgia | $192,482 |
| 26 | Arizona | $192,659 |
| 27 | Delaware | $196,118 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $183,126 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $195,763 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $189,665 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $190,680 |
| 32 | Colorado | $194,469 |
| 33 | Virginia | $198,024 |
| 34 | Iowa | $189,905 |
| 35 | Maryland | $193,295 |
| 36 | New York | $187,521 |
| 37 | Nevada | $188,054 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $183,570 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $180,446 |
| 40 | Kansas | $176,756 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $179,023 |
| 42 | Florida | $180,220 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $184,770 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $181,194 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $194,429 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $140,436 |
| 47 | Texas | $181,893 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $186,255 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $171,806 |
| 50 | Alabama | $180,464 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $173,020 |
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Updated January 8, 2025