Psychiatrists Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $251,060
Median hourly $120.70
10th percentile $147,100
90th percentile $303,590
Employed locally 90

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $147,100
    25th
    $217,060
    50th (median)
    $251,060
    75th
    $281,770
    90th
    $303,590

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 380% Median Psychiatrists salary is 280% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $247,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $230,560
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $219,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $169,850
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $141,450
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,670

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,980
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,000
    Medical Records Specialists$65,960
    Physicians, All Other$374,300
    Pharmacists$134,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Columbia, SC is $120.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $145.96 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $147,100 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $217,060.