Psychiatrists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $300,180
Median hourly $144.32
10th percentile $203,780
90th percentile $328,390
Employed locally 30

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $203,780
    25th
    $239,360
    50th (median)
    $300,180
    75th
    $322,940
    90th
    $328,390

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 339% Median Psychiatrists salary is 239% 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
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $350,430
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $320,250
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $308,350
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $282,600
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $260,330
    Utica-Rome, NY $256,870

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Portland, ME is $144.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $157.88 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $203,780 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $239,360.