Psychiatrists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $282,050
Median hourly $135.60
10th percentile $196,930
90th percentile $351,030
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $196,930
    25th
    $270,800
    50th (median)
    $282,050
    75th
    $304,110
    90th
    $351,030

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 389% Median Psychiatrists salary is 289% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $358,020
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $328,600
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $318,110
    St. Louis, MO-IL $298,160
    Richmond, VA $290,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $230,560

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Jefferson City, MO is $135.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $168.76 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $196,930 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $270,800.