Psychiatrists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $232,120
Median hourly $111.59
10th percentile $158,160
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $158,160
    25th
    $164,500
    50th (median)
    $232,120

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 242% Median Psychiatrists salary is 142% 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
    Anchorage, AK $342,170
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $294,890
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $287,610
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $261,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $230,560

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Raleigh, NC is $111.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.35 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $158,160 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $164,500.