Psychiatrists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $146,810
Median hourly $70.58
10th percentile $70,690
90th percentile —
Employed locally 900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,690
    25th
    $81,850
    50th (median)
    $146,810

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 131% Median Psychiatrists salary is 31% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $337,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300
    Springfield, MA $311,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $307,710
    Madison, WI $296,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $287,610

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,390
    Nurse Practitioners $138,890
    Physicians, All Other $212,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Boston, MA-NH is $70.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $70,690 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,850.