As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Psychiatrist in Methuen, MA is $271,023, equivalent to $130 per hour, $5,212 weekly, or $22,585 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 Methuen, MA vary widely, spanning from $240,615 to $324,598. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($255,107) and 75th percentile ($299,066), while top earners (90th percentile) make $324,598 per year. This $43,959 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, Methuen Forensic Psychiatrist often earn 2.9% higher than national averages. However, Methuen currently ranks 182 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 $240,615 Methuen, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $255,107 Methuen, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $271,023 Methuen, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $299,066 Methuen, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $324,598 Methuen, MA August 01, 2026
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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 Methuen, MA. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $255,107 to $299,066 with the average base salary of $271,023. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $246,859 to $300,152 with the average total cash compensation of $274,553.
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About Methuen, Massachusetts    Methuen /mɛˈθuːɛn/ is a statutory city and an Atlantic resort town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 47,255 at the 20....More

Methuen, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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