Psychiatrists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $280,210
Median hourly $134.72
10th percentile $89,000
90th percentile $280,210
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,000
    25th
    $116,750
    50th (median)
    $280,210
    75th
    $280,210
    90th
    $280,210

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 384% Median Psychiatrists salary is 284% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $353,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $314,450
    Binghamton, NY $273,380
    Utica-Rome, NY $256,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $229,630
    Syracuse, NY $226,560

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,670
    Nurse Practitioners$130,830
    Physician Assistants$130,260
    General Internal Medicine Physicians$370,320
    Medical Records Specialists$56,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Ithaca, NY is $134.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.72 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $89,000 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,750.