Psychiatrists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $219,910
Median hourly $105.73
10th percentile $72,750
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,750
    25th
    $74,900
    50th (median)
    $219,910

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 255% Median Psychiatrists salary is 155% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $353,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $314,450
    Ithaca, NY $280,210
    Binghamton, NY $273,380
    Utica-Rome, NY $256,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $229,630

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,340
    Pharmacists$133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,200
    Nurse Practitioners$129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Albany, NY is $105.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $154.06 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Albany?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $72,750 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,900.