Psychiatrists Salary in Michigan

Psychiatrists in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $318,030 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($184,820), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $272,010 and the median at $291,850 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$318,030
Grand Rapids$256,480
Ann Arbor$184,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$318,030	$339,340	$270,620	$205,709	100
Grand Rapids	$256,480	$225,440	$113,100	$173,022	96
Ann Arbor	$184,820	$92,840	$81,390	$130,002	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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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