Psychiatrists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $381,890
Median hourly $183.60
10th percentile $81,810
90th percentile $481,590
Employed locally 140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,810
    25th
    $203,160
    50th (median)
    $381,890
    75th
    $481,590
    90th
    $481,590

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 443% Median Psychiatrists salary is 343% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $370,510

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $329,530
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $280,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $219,910
    District of Columbia $193,470

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$101,920
    Physicians, All Other$95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,960
    Nurse Practitioners$135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in New Haven, CT is $183.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $231.53 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in New Haven?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $81,810 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $203,160.