Psychiatrist salary in Georgia
What psychiatrists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$237,480$114.17 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$103,200 – $318,110Top 10%: $369,790+
Jobs4700.54× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $276,960 | $133.16 | 280 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $103,200 | $49.62 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $246,140 Ohio · $244,990 Kentucky · $237,770 South Carolina · $237,250 Texas · $228,460 New Mexico · $227,730
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in Georgia?
Psychiatrists in Georgia earned a median of $237,480 a year ($114.17 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $103,200 to $318,110.
Where in Georgia do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $276,960.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.