As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Psychiatrist in Syracuse, NY is $255,726, equivalent to $123 per hour, $4,918 weekly, or $21,311 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 Syracuse, NY vary widely, spanning from $226,623 to $306,730. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($240,492) and 75th percentile ($282,424), while top earners (90th percentile) make $306,730 per year. This $41,932 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, Syracuse Forensic Psychiatrist often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. However, Syracuse currently ranks 353 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 $226,623 Syracuse, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $240,492 Syracuse, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $255,726 Syracuse, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $282,424 Syracuse, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $306,730 Syracuse, NY May 01, 2026
25% $240,492 10% $226,623 90% $306,730 75% $282,424 $255,726 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 Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $240,492 to $282,424 with the average base salary of $255,726. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $231,299 to $281,233 with the average total cash compensation of $257,245.
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About Syracuse, New York    Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

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