Psychiatrists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $353,440 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Omaha earn between $53,160 and $336,390.
- $53K10th
- $53K25th
- $132KMedian
- $336K75th
- $353K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $183,650 | $15,304 | $88.29 |
| Median | $132,200 | $11,017 | $63.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,160 | $4,430 | $25.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $336,390 | $28,032 | $161.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Omaha earn 7% less than the Nebraska average ($196,590) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -53% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $183,650 | $132,200 | $53,160 | $353,440 | 160 |
| Nebraska | $196,590 | $135,180 | $53,160 | $353,450 | 180 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $183,650, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $129,314 a year, or $10,776 a month and $4,974 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $130,424 | $10,869 |
| Working in NE | $129,314 | $10,776 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for psychiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $183,650 buys what about $199,813 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$305,880
- Iowa City, IA$194,140
- Rochester, MN$251,400
- Jefferson City, MO$286,140
- Minneapolis, MN$358,870
- Springfield, IL$330,280
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 Omaha: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Omaha?
$88.29 an hour on average, and $63.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $129,314 a year ($10,776 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $183,650.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.74, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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