Psychiatrists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $220,940
Median hourly $106.22
10th percentile $105,830
90th percentile $314,250
Employed locally 120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,830
    25th
    $149,990
    50th (median)
    $220,940
    75th
    $288,990
    90th
    $314,250

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 277% Median Psychiatrists salary is 177% 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
    Akron, OH $289,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $261,710
    Toledo, OH $233,210
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $228,570
    Cleveland, OH $174,690
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,270

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Columbus, OH is $106.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $151.08 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $105,830 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $149,990.