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Job outlook for psychiatrists in the United States
Psychiatrist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected psychiatrist job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for psychiatrists are projected over the next decade.
Psychiatrist salaries have increased 18% for psychiatrists in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,634 psychiatrists currently employed in the United States.
There are 29,979 active psychiatrist job openings in the US.
The average psychiatrist salary is $229,034.
Are psychiatrist jobs in demand?
Psychiatrist job and salary trends over time
Psychiatrist jobs over time
Psychiatrist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,634 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,664 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,200 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 22,894 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 22,555 | 0.01% |
Average psychiatrist salary over time
Psychiatrist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $229,034 | $110.11 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $223,473 | $107.44 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $219,702 | $105.63 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $215,426 | $103.57 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | $194,141 | $93.34 | +0.5% |
Psychiatrist jobs by state
Most common states for psychiatrists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 27 | 4% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 18 | 3% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 322 | 2% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 87 | 2% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 26 | 2% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 22 | 2% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 16 | 2% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 161 | 1% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 71 | 1% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 63 | 1% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 56 | 1% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 52 | 1% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 45 | 1% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 31 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 14 | 1% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 12 | 1% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 10 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for psychiatrists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgewater | 4 | 15% | $208,279 |
| 2 | San Leandro | 8 | 9% | $272,292 |
| 3 | Framingham | 4 | 6% | $209,099 |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | 7 | 4% | $241,105 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 4 | 4% | $209,530 |
| 6 | Aurora | 7 | 2% | $261,293 |
| 7 | Sacramento | 6 | 1% | $277,210 |
| 8 | Baltimore | 4 | 1% | $214,814 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 3 | 1% | $407,692 |
| 10 | Chandler | 3 | 1% | $236,193 |
| 11 | New York | 13 | 0% | $208,906 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 10 | 0% | $255,440 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 8 | 0% | $237,255 |
| 14 | Houston | 6 | 0% | $210,370 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0% | $236,173 |
| 16 | San Francisco | 4 | 0% | $272,540 |
| 17 | San Jose | 4 | 0% | $270,121 |
| 18 | Austin | 3 | 0% | $211,837 |
| 19 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $221,358 |
Psychiatrist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of psychiatrist experts
Albright College
University of Utah
How do you envision technology impacting Psychiatrists in the next 5 years?
Justin Couchman Ph.D.: Online counseling has been around for a while, but I think it will become a lot more mainstream, even after the pandemic. This will make psychological counseling a lot more accessible and in-demand.
Many apps either connect people to counselors or directly instruct people on how to follow different therapies or programs. In some ways, this is a potentially dangerous Wild West situation where anyone can make an app to help people. Some apps are great; some are not. We might start to see more regulation in this area.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Psychiatrists to find work opportunities?
Amanda Bakian: My impression is that the job market for graduates with a degree in statistics is still likely to be strong in 2020-demand for quantitative skills remain high, and work can be done remotely. In an academic setting, individuals with this skill set are in short supply.