Psychiatrists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $377,060 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Washington earn between $136,480 and $306,590.
- $45K10th
- $136K25th
- $247KMedian
- $307K75th
- $377K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $234,640 | $19,553 | $112.81 |
| Median | $246,990 | $20,582 | $118.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $136,480 | $11,373 | $65.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $306,590 | $25,549 | $147.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Washington earn 30% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($181,090) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $234,640 | $246,990 | $45,150 | $377,060 | 550 |
| Washington, D.C. | $181,090 | $183,080 | $45,150 | $304,250 | 310 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $234,640, a single filer in Washington takes home about $156,122 a year, or $13,010 a month and $6,005 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $163,241 | $13,603 |
| Working in MD | $161,367 | $13,447 |
| Working in VA | $160,420 | $13,368 |
| Working in DC | $156,122 | $13,010 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for psychiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $234,640 buys what about $215,495 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$305,730
- Richmond, VA$271,380
- Philadelphia, PA$258,520
- Virginia Beach, VA$255,430
- Atlantic City, NJ$302,340
- Pittsburgh, PA$249,810
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 Washington: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Washington?
$112.81 an hour on average, and $118.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $136,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Washington?
About $156,122 a year ($13,010 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $234,640.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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