Psychiatrists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $260,330
Median hourly $125.16
10th percentile $128,350
90th percentile $397,930
Employed locally 240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,350
    25th
    $210,470
    50th (median)
    $260,330
    75th
    $325,410
    90th
    $397,930

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 307% Median Psychiatrists salary is 207% 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
    Tucson, AZ $211,850
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $68,170

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Phoenix, AZ is $125.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $191.31 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $128,350 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $210,470.