As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Psychiatrist in Middlesex, NJ is $287,065, equivalent to $138 per hour, $5,520 weekly, or $23,922 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 Middlesex, NJ vary widely, spanning from $254,102 to $343,331. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($269,811) and 75th percentile ($316,516), while top earners (90th percentile) make $343,331 per year. This $46,705 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, Middlesex Forensic Psychiatrist often earn 3.3% higher than national averages. However, Middlesex currently ranks 53 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 $254,102 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $269,811 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $287,065 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $316,516 Middlesex, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $343,331 Middlesex, NJ July 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 Middlesex, NJ. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $269,811 to $316,516 with the average base salary of $287,065. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $260,863 to $317,179 with the average total cash compensation of $290,129.
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About Middlesex, New Jersey    Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflec....More

Middlesex, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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