Psychiatrists Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $247,450
Median hourly $118.96
10th percentile $84,270
90th percentile $402,170
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,270
    25th
    $150,260
    50th (median)
    $247,450
    75th
    $290,100
    90th
    $402,170

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 359% Median Psychiatrists salary is 259% 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
    Columbia, SC $251,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $230,560
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $219,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $169,850
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $141,450
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,670

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,220
    Nurse Practitioners $110,550
    Physical Therapists $100,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Greenville, SC is $118.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $193.35 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $84,270 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $150,260.