Psychiatrists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $413,670 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Albuquerque earn between $236,320 and $335,280.
- $52K10th
- $236K25th
- $236KMedian
- $335K75th
- $414K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $246,300 | $20,525 | $118.41 |
| Median | $236,320 | $19,693 | $113.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $236,320 | $19,693 | $113.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $335,280 | $27,940 | $161.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Albuquerque earn 3% more than the New Mexico average ($238,260) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $246,300 | $236,320 | $51,750 | $413,670 | n/a |
| New Mexico | $238,260 | $227,730 | $172,340 | $388,100 | n/a |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $246,300, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $169,813 a year, or $14,151 a month and $6,531 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for psychiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $246,300 buys what about $257,782 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Colorado Springs, CO$275,100
- Denver, CO$257,450
- Phoenix, AZ$272,050
- Tucson, AZ$267,860
- Provo, UT$275,230
- Las Vegas, NV$185,110
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Albuquerque?
$118.42 an hour on average, and $113.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $236,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $169,813 a year ($14,151 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $246,300.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.1%.
- 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).
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