Psychiatrist salary in Missouri
What psychiatrists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$312,680$150.33 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$260,600 – $466,780Top 10%: $644,800+
Jobs2400.45× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $298,160 | $143.34 | 100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $282,050 | $135.60 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Florida · $316,200 Oregon · $314,880 Maryland · $305,320 Washington · $304,920 Vermont · $302,770 Maine · $300,180
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in Missouri?
Psychiatrists in Missouri earned a median of $312,680 a year ($150.33 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $260,600 to $466,780.
Where in Missouri do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $298,160.
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.