Psychiatrists Salary in North Carolina

Psychiatrists in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $204,510 a year) and the least in Durham ($180,920), across the 5 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $201,840 and the median at $168,880 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$204,510
Fayetteville$203,320
Asheville$195,500
Raleigh$182,720
Durham$180,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$204,510	$169,850	$124,990	$144,597	97
Fayetteville	$203,320	$155,250	$155,250	$143,768	92
Asheville	$195,500	$164,520	$134,270	$138,281	97
Raleigh	$182,720	$168,880	$135,020	$129,373	98
Durham	$180,920	$170,600	$131,320	$128,215	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

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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