As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Psychiatrist in Boston, MA is $285,058, equivalent to $137 per hour, $5,482 weekly, or $23,755 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Psychiatrist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Psychiatrist in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $253,076 to $341,407. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($268,317) and 75th percentile ($314,553), while top earners (90th percentile) make $341,407 per year. This $46,236 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Forensic Psychiatrist often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 statewide for Forensic Psychiatrist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Forensic Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $253,076 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $268,317 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $285,058 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $314,553 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $341,407 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
25% $268,317 10% $253,076 90% $341,407 75% $314,553 $285,058 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Psychiatrist ?

Forensic psychiatry is a sub-speciality of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. A forensic psychiatrist provides services - such as determination of competency to stand trial - to a court of law to facilitate the adjudicative process and provide treatment like medications and psychotherapy to criminals....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Psychiatrist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $268,317 to $314,553 with the average base salary of $285,058. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $259,642 to $315,695 with the average total cash compensation of $288,771.
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