Psychiatrists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $307,710
Median hourly $147.94
10th percentile $78,490
90th percentile $356,920
Employed locally 230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,490
    25th
    $200,000
    50th (median)
    $307,710
    75th
    $324,110
    90th
    $356,920

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 273% Median Psychiatrists salary is 173% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $339,340
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $331,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $301,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $287,610
    Delaware $236,740
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $229,630

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Seattle, WA is $147.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $171.60 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $78,490 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $200,000.