Psychiatrists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $227,200
Median hourly $109.23
10th percentile $103,710
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,710
    25th
    $202,240
    50th (median)
    $227,200

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $336,410
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $322,750
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $307,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $249,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $236,740

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA is $109.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $163.16 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $103,710 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $202,240.