Psychiatrists Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $318,110
Median hourly $152.94
10th percentile $153,730
90th percentile $449,630
Employed locally 240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $153,730
    25th
    $229,400
    50th (median)
    $318,110
    75th
    $411,740
    90th
    $449,630

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 327% Median Psychiatrists salary is 227% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $236,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $219,970

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,140
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,860
    Nurse Practitioners $127,040
    Physicians, All Other $226,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Baltimore, MD is $152.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $216.17 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $153,730 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $229,400.