What are the main factors that influence a Psychiatric Physician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Psychiatric Physician's salary?

A Psychiatric Physician's salary grows with experience: starting around $288,467 for beginners, reaching about $291,095 at mid-level, and approach $297,865 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Psychiatric Physician?

Psychiatric Physician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Psychiatric Physician roles are District of Columbia $325,660, California $324,424, Massachusetts $320,101. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Psychiatric Physician roles make?

Salaries for Psychiatric Physician level roles vary by specialization: Psychiatric Pharmacist: $152,161; Psychiatric Aprn: $117,638; Psychiatric ARNP: $116,072; Psychiatric Assistant: $113,797; Physician Assistant-Psychiatric: $107,361.

Psychiatric Physician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Psychiatric Physician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Psychiatric Physician in Delaware is $297,864 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $143.

However, a Psychiatric Physician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $357,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $279,532 to $329,181
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $262,840

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Psychiatric Physician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$329,181	$27,432	$6,330	$158
Average	$297,864	$24,822	$5,728	$143
25th Percentile	$279,532	$23,294	$5,376	$134

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Key Factors That Influence Psychiatric Physician Salaries

A Psychiatric Physician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Psychiatric Physician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Psychiatric Physician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $288,467
Early Career (1-2 years): $289,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $291,095
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $292,934
Expert (over 8 years): $297,865

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Psychiatric Physician	$288,467
Intermediate Level Psychiatric Physician	$289,781
Senior Level Psychiatric Physician	$291,095
Specialist Level Psychiatric Physician	$292,934
Expert Level Psychiatric Physician	$297,865

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How Do Psychiatric Physician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Psychiatric Physicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $325,660.
California: $324,424.
Massachusetts: $320,101.

District of Columbia $325,660 California $324,424 Massachusetts $320,101 Washington $318,924 New Jersey $318,806 Alaska $318,395 Connecticut $314,336 New York $312,689

Hawaii $307,424 Rhode Island $304,953 Maryland $303,276 Minnesota $300,982 Colorado $300,100 Illinois $299,806 Oregon $298,688 Delaware $297,864

New Hampshire $297,347 Virginia $296,188 Pennsylvania $292,805 Nevada $291,099 North Dakota $290,541 Michigan $289,658 Wisconsin $289,335 Vermont $288,688

Texas $286,893 Maine $286,776 Arizona $286,599 Ohio $286,393 Georgia $283,687 Indiana $282,334 Wyoming $282,070 Utah $281,658

Iowa $281,481 Kansas $280,070 Louisiana $279,658 North Carolina $279,511 Missouri $279,452 Florida $278,305 Montana $277,687 Nebraska $277,099

Kentucky $276,775 South Carolina $275,599 Tennessee $274,864 Idaho $274,569 New Mexico $272,422 Oklahoma $271,952 Alabama $270,216 South Dakota $267,304

Arkansas $265,716 West Virginia $264,863 Mississippi $262,304

Top Paying Cities for Psychiatric Physicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $296,523
Little Creek: $298,694
Magnolia: $298,264

Lincoln, DE $296,523 Little Creek, DE $298,694 Magnolia, DE $298,264 Milford, DE $297,276 Marydel, DE $297,764 Millsboro, DE $295,279 Millville, DE $295,735 Milton, DE $296,247

Nassau, DE $296,461 Ocean View, DE $295,685 Rehoboth Beach, DE $296,253 Seaford, DE $296,420 Selbyville, DE $295,194 Smyrna, DE $298,900 Viola, DE $297,523 Woodside, DE $298,323

Bear, DE $297,635 Newark, DE $297,523 Claymont, DE $298,132 Delaware City, DE $297,820 Hockessin, DE $297,497 Kirkwood, DE $297,764 Middletown, DE $297,879 Montchanin, DE $297,564

New Castle, DE $297,609 Odessa, DE $298,026 Port Penn, DE $298,226 Rockland, DE $297,594 Saint Georges, DE $297,785 Townsend, DE $298,244 Winterthur, DE $297,629 Lewes, DE $296,361

Wilmington, DE $297,511 Dover, DE $298,694 Dover Afb, DE $297,120 Bethany Beach, DE $295,373 Bethel, DE $295,679 Bridgeville, DE $296,376 Camden Wyoming, DE $297,853 Cheswold, DE $298,597

Clayton, DE $298,606 Dagsboro, DE $295,167 Delmar, DE $294,694 Ellendale, DE $295,588 Felton, DE $297,253 Fenwick Island, DE $295,232 Frankford, DE $294,717 Frederica, DE $297,547

Georgetown, DE $295,056 Greenwood, DE $296,423 Harbeson, DE $295,370 Harrington, DE $296,876 Hartly, DE $297,800 Houston, DE $296,453 Kenton, DE $298,620 Laurel, DE $294,879

Yorklyn, DE $297,585

Psychiatric Physician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Psychiatric Physician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$279,532

Average $297,864/year

$329,181

$23,294

Average $24,822/month

$27,432

$5,376

Average $5,728/week

$6,330

$134

Average $143/hour

$158

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$329,181	$27,432	$6,330	$158
Average	$297,864	$24,822	$5,728	$143
25th Percentile	$279,532	$23,294	$5,376	$134

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