Psychiatrists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $358,020
Median hourly $172.13
10th percentile $113,920
90th percentile $427,810
Employed locally 50

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $113,920
    25th
    $291,120
    50th (median)
    $358,020
    75th
    $359,320
    90th
    $427,810

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 425% Median Psychiatrists salary is 325% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $318,110
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $282,600
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $263,030

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,630
    Medical Records Specialists$52,370
    Physical Therapists$98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA is $172.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $205.68 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $113,920 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $291,120.