Psychiatrists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $295,010
Median hourly $141.83
10th percentile $199,990
90th percentile $320,640
Employed locally 70

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $199,990
    25th
    $295,010
    50th (median)
    $295,010
    75th
    $295,010
    90th
    $320,640

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 437% Median Psychiatrists salary is 337% 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
    Richmond, VA $290,900
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $219,970
    Nevada $202,860

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Roanoke, VA is $141.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $154.16 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $199,990 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $295,010.