Psychiatrists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $276,960
Median hourly $133.16
10th percentile $89,990
90th percentile $408,840
Employed locally 280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,990
    25th
    $137,290
    50th (median)
    $276,960
    75th
    $331,140
    90th
    $408,840

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 321% Median Psychiatrists salary is 221% 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
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $224,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $169,850
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $100,880
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,670

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Atlanta, GA is $133.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $196.56 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $89,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,290.