How much does a Psychiatrist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Psychiatrist in the United States is $121 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $109 and $136. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary $97 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary $109 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary $121 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary $136 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary $149 US February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Psychiatrist need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Case Management: Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.

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Client Service: Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.

Scheduling 2.97%
Case Management 1.96%
Client Service 1.14%
Others 93.93%

Job Description for Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Being a Psychiatrist prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. Monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Additionally, Psychiatrist requires a MD degree. Must have completed a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Psychiatrist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Psychiatrist, the highest Psychiatrist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Psychiatrist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Psychiatrist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Psychiatrist salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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