Psychiatrists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $342,170
Median hourly $164.51
10th percentile $86,920
90th percentile $393,920
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,920
    25th
    $140,370
    50th (median)
    $342,170
    75th
    $355,830
    90th
    $393,920

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 357% Median Psychiatrists salary is 257% 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
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $299,670
    Akron, OH $289,420
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $230,560
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $229,980

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Anchorage, AK is $164.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $189.38 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $86,920 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,370.