Psychiatry salary (2026)
The median advertised Psychiatry salary is $330,000, with most listed pay between $287,500 and $399,500. Over the past quarter, Psychiatry median pay has been declining 16.7%.Based on 350 WeekdayDoc listings. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
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These percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Psychiatry using the existing cohort and outlier filters, drawn from approved WeekdayDoc postings. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee. Sample sizes and coverage vary by specialty and state, and pay depends on hours, call, setting, location and experience — confirm the pay unit and schedule before comparing roles.
Salary by percentile
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salary | $287,500 | $330,000 | $364,000 | $399,500 |
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Compensation per wRVU
| $/wRVU | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Typical wRVUs/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $54.56 | $62.00 | $71.92 | $80.60 | 11,644 |
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What is the average Psychiatry salary in 2026?
The median Psychiatry salary is approximately $330,000 per year, based on 350 weekdaydoc listings. Pay typically ranges from $287,500 (25th percentile) to $399,500 (90th percentile).
What is the salary range for Psychiatry?
Psychiatry compensation generally spans $287,500 to $399,500, with a 75th-percentile figure around $364,000. Actual pay varies by location, experience, call burden, and employer.
What is a typical $/wRVU rate for Psychiatry?
Psychiatry compensation per work RVU is typically around $62.00/wRVU (median), with top earners near $80.60/wRVU. A typical Psychiatry physician produces about 11,644 wRVUs per year.
How many Psychiatry jobs are available right now?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 4,313 active Psychiatry jobs, filterable by salary, location, remote, and no-call options.
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