Psychiatrists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $249,070
Median hourly $119.74
10th percentile $73,330
90th percentile $441,850
Employed locally 420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,330
    25th
    $80,170
    50th (median)
    $249,070
    75th
    $323,380
    90th
    $441,850

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 310% Median Psychiatrists salary is 210% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $236,340
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $210,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $188,090
    Tyler, TX $64,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Houston, TX is $119.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $212.43 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $73,330 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,170.