Psychiatrist salary in Louisiana
What psychiatrists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$345,040$165.88 per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$215,770 – $373,130Top 10%: $443,710+
Jobs900.27× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
California · $353,500 Alaska · $342,170 Minnesota · $336,410 Wisconsin · $331,070 Connecticut · $326,670 Florida · $316,200
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in Louisiana?
Psychiatrists in Louisiana earned a median of $345,040 a year ($165.88 an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $215,770 to $373,130.
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.