Psychiatrists Salary in Connecticut

Psychiatrists in Connecticut earn the most in New Haven (average $343,890 a year) and the least in Hartford ($257,790), across the 3 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $292,660 and the median at $326,670 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in Connecticut

New Haven$343,890
Bridgeport$324,930
Hartford$257,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Haven	$343,890	$381,890	$203,160	$219,085	105
Bridgeport	$324,930	$329,530	$297,180	$208,875	107
Hartford	$257,790	$280,370	$76,120	$172,179	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Connecticut

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1223.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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