Psychiatrists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $210,580
Median hourly $101.24
10th percentile $66,710
90th percentile —
Employed locally 190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,710
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $210,580

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 242% Median Psychiatrists salary is 142% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $249,070
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $236,340
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $188,090
    Tyler, TX $64,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Dallas, TX is $101.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $188.69 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $66,710 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.