Psychiatrists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $182,270
Median hourly $87.63
10th percentile $65,280
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,280
    25th
    $72,810
    50th (median)
    $182,270

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 245% Median Psychiatrists salary is 145% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $314,450
    Ithaca, NY $280,210
    Binghamton, NY $273,380
    Utica-Rome, NY $256,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $229,630

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,880
    Nurse Practitioners $125,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,360
    Pharmacists $133,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Rochester, NY is $87.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $285.15 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $65,280 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,810.