Psychiatrists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $263,030
Median hourly $126.46
10th percentile $138,470
90th percentile $353,330
Employed locally 150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $138,470
    25th
    $237,930
    50th (median)
    $263,030
    75th
    $319,500
    90th
    $353,330

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 257% Median Psychiatrists salary is 157% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $318,110
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $315,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $307,710
    Colorado Springs, CO $289,320
    Columbia, SC $251,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $236,340

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Denver, CO is $126.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $169.87 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $138,470 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $237,930.