Psychiatrists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $155,250
Median hourly $74.64
10th percentile $82,730
90th percentile $452,440
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,730
    25th
    $155,250
    50th (median)
    $155,250
    75th
    $155,270
    90th
    $452,440

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 264% Median Psychiatrists salary is 164% 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
    Anchorage, AK $342,170
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $294,890
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $287,610
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $261,710
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $232,120

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Pharmacists $135,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630
    Dental Hygienists $80,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Fayetteville, NC is $74.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $217.52 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $82,730 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,250.