Psychiatrists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $290,900
Median hourly $139.86
10th percentile $132,830
90th percentile $342,870
Employed locally 50

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,830
    25th
    $213,760
    50th (median)
    $290,900
    75th
    $331,220
    90th
    $342,870

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 345% Median Psychiatrists salary is 245% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $353,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $301,790
    Roanoke, VA $295,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $219,970
    Nevada $202,860

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Richmond, VA is $139.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $164.84 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $132,830 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $213,760.