Psychiatrists pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $108,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $399,920 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Grand Rapids earn between $113,100 and $399,920.
- $108K10th
- $113K25th
- $225KMedian
- $400K75th
- $400K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $256,480 | $21,373 | $123.31 |
| Median | $225,440 | $18,787 | $108.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,100 | $9,425 | $54.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $399,920 | $33,327 | $192.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Grand Rapids earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($272,010) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $256,480 | $225,440 | $108,310 | $399,920 | 110 |
| Michigan | $272,010 | $291,850 | $81,390 | $399,920 | 560 |
| United States | $269,940 | $281,870 | $84,060 | $446,520 | 27,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatrists salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $256,480, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $173,022 a year, or $14,419 a month and $6,655 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for psychiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $256,480 buys what about $268,436 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($318,030).
Highest-paying cities for psychiatrists
Miami, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($378,670).
- Miami, FL$378,670
- San Jose, CA$364,570
- Minneapolis, MN$358,870
- Los Angeles, CA$358,510
- St. Louis, MO$357,180
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Psychiatrists salary in Grand Rapids: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$123.31 an hour on average, and $108.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $108,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $173,022 a year ($14,419 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $256,480. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do psychiatrists earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($269,940).
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; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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