Psychiatrists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $299,670
Median hourly $144.07
10th percentile $158,990
90th percentile $358,180
Employed locally 140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $158,990
    25th
    $299,670
    50th (median)
    $299,670
    75th
    $324,280
    90th
    $358,180

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 315% Median Psychiatrists salary is 215% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Portland-South Portland, ME $300,180
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $286,770
    Utica-Rome, NY $256,870
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $228,570
    South Carolina $135,530

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Salt Lake City, UT is $144.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $172.20 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $158,990 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $299,670.