Psychiatrists Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $339,340
Median hourly $163.15
10th percentile $222,500
90th percentile $390,940
Employed locally 160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $222,500
    25th
    $270,620
    50th (median)
    $339,340
    75th
    $390,920
    90th
    $390,940

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 452% Median Psychiatrists salary is 352% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $336,410
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $331,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $236,740
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $217,050
    Mississippi $195,210

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,980
    Physicians, All Other $72,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,610
    Pharmacists $136,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,030
    Nurse Practitioners $126,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Detroit, MI is $163.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $187.95 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $222,500 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $270,620.