Psychiatrists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $224,260
Median hourly $107.82
10th percentile $109,330
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,330
    25th
    $173,150
    50th (median)
    $224,260

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 318% Median Psychiatrists salary is 218% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $353,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $314,450
    Ithaca, NY $280,210
    Binghamton, NY $273,380
    Utica-Rome, NY $256,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $229,630

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,630
    Physicians, All Other$97,960
    Pharmacists$135,410
    Nurse Practitioners$133,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY is $107.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $154.54 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $109,330 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $173,150.