Psychiatrists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $164,520
Median hourly $79.10
10th percentile $87,670
90th percentile $297,070
Employed locally 50

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,670
    25th
    $134,270
    50th (median)
    $164,520
    75th
    $271,440
    90th
    $297,070

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 238% Median Psychiatrists salary is 138% 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
    Anchorage, AK $342,170
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $294,890
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $287,610
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $261,710
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $232,120

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Asheville, NC is $79.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.82 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $87,670 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,270.