Psychiatrists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $65,270
Median hourly $31.38
10th percentile $64,660
90th percentile $280,340
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,660
    25th
    $64,660
    50th (median)
    $65,270
    75th
    $267,680
    90th
    $280,340

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 94% Median Psychiatrists salary is 6% below 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
    Columbus, OH $220,940
    Cleveland, OH $174,690

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,560
    Physicians, All Other$315,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,990
    Nurse Practitioners$125,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Dayton, OH is $31.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.78 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $64,660 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,660.