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Forensic psychiatrist salary
Average forensic psychiatrist salary
$216,927
$104.29 hourly rate
Entry-level forensic psychiatrist salary
$118,000 yearly salaryUpdated December 15, 2025
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Average forensic psychiatrist salary by state
Highest paying states for forensic psychiatrists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $209,066 | $100.51 |
| 2 | Alaska | $206,025 | $99.05 |
| 3 | Maine | $200,296 | $96.30 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $199,974 | $96.14 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $183,009 | $87.99 |
| 6 | Vermont | $192,005 | $92.31 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $188,075 | $90.42 |
| 8 | Montana | $196,900 | $94.66 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $186,859 | $89.84 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $195,464 | $93.97 |
| 11 | Washington | $189,309 | $91.01 |
| 12 | Oregon | $181,469 | $87.24 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $184,177 | $88.55 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $194,305 | $93.42 |
| 15 | Ohio | $181,515 | $87.27 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $190,145 | $91.42 |
| 17 | New York | $183,456 | $88.20 |
| 18 | Indiana | $181,044 | $87.04 |
| 19 | Delaware | $177,114 | $85.15 |
| 20 | Missouri | $179,659 | $86.37 |
| 21 | Idaho | $186,161 | $89.50 |
| 22 | Maryland | $178,252 | $85.70 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $172,582 | $82.97 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $169,869 | $81.67 |
| 25 | Virginia | $176,053 | $84.64 |
| 26 | Michigan | $164,441 | $79.06 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $165,191 | $79.42 |
| 28 | Utah | $176,382 | $84.80 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $173,593 | $83.46 |
| 30 | Iowa | $167,640 | $80.60 |
| 31 | California | $171,581 | $82.49 |
| 32 | Georgia | $163,828 | $78.76 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $168,373 | $80.95 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $160,910 | $77.36 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $174,477 | $83.88 |
| 36 | Arizona | $164,431 | $79.05 |
| 37 | Nevada | $162,986 | $78.36 |
| 38 | Texas | $157,233 | $75.59 |
| 39 | Illinois | $165,001 | $79.33 |
| 40 | Colorado | $152,134 | $73.14 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $154,919 | $74.48 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $155,009 | $74.52 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $149,990 | $72.11 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $154,277 | $74.17 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $116,667 | $56.09 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $149,099 | $71.68 |
| 47 | Kansas | $149,640 | $71.94 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $144,026 | $69.24 |
| 49 | Alabama | $150,584 | $72.40 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $146,669 | $70.51 |
| 51 | Florida | $139,565 | $67.10 |
Forensic psychiatrist salary details
A forensic psychiatrist's salary ranges from $118,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $398,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a forensic psychiatrist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $398,000 | $33,167 | $191 |
| 75th Percentile | $298,000 | $24,833 | $143 |
| Average | $216,927 | $18,077 | $104 |
| 25th Percentile | $157,000 | $13,083 | $75 |
| 10th Percentile | $118,000 | $9,833 | $57 |
Highest paying forensic psychiatrist jobs
The highest paying types of forensic 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 |
| Staff Psychiatrist | $254,265 | $21,189 | $122.24 | 95,691 |
| Adult Psychiatrist | $252,704 | $21,059 | $121.49 | 28,220 |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | $252,897 | $21,075 | $121.59 | 9,279 |
| Child Psychiatrist | $249,711 | $20,809 | $120.05 | 38,047 |
| Psychiatrist | $229,034 | $19,086 | $110.11 | 29,979 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Forensic psychiatrist salary trends
The average forensic psychiatrist salary has risen by $56,078 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average forensic psychiatrist earned $160,849 annually, but today, they earn $216,927 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for forensic psychiatrists over the last decade.
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Average forensic psychiatrist salary over time
Compare forensic psychiatrist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Forensic psychiatrist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $217,000 | $104.29 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $212,000 | $101.76 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $208,000 | $100.04 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $204,000 | $98.10 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | $184,000 | $88.40 | +0.5% |
Recently added forensic psychiatrist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health & Human Services Commission | Psychiatrist, Office of Forensic Services and Coordination | Austin, TX | 06/26/2025 | $15,038 |
| State of New York | Psychiatrist 2 (NY Helps), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P26138 | Hampton, NY | 05/16/2025 | $297,921 |
| State of New York | Psychiatrist 2 Forensic (NY Helps), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Albion Satellite Unit, P253 | Albion, NY | 04/26/2025 | $310,106 |
| State of South Carolina | Psychiatrist/Forensic-Evaluation Services | Columbia, SC | 04/22/2025 | $40,000 |
| Denver Health | Psychiatry Forensic APP | Denver, CO | 02/28/2025 | $124,400 |
| Reliable Health Care Services of Southern Nevada, Inc. | Psychiatrist-Forensic | Sparks, NV | 02/27/2025 | $365,225 |
| New York State Civil Service | Psychiatrist 2 (NY Helps), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P 25541 | New York, NY | 02/20/2025 | $261,361 |
| Physician Affiliate Group | Per Diem Forensic Examiner Psychiatrist, Correctional Health Services (Fpecc-BK) | New York, NY | 02/17/2025 | $417,400 |
| This Is CNY | Psychiatrist 2 Forensic (NY Helps), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy, P25383 | Marcy, NY | 02/16/2025 | $120,000 |
| State of New York | Psychiatrist 2 Forensic (NY Helps), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Five Points Satellite Unit | Romulus, NY | 02/07/2025 | $310,106 |
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Updated December 15, 2025