Psychiatrist salary in New York
What psychiatrists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$265,890$127.83 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$101,460 – $333,870Top 10%: $443,340+
Jobs4,1302.37× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $249,130 | $119.77 | 4,180 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $260,000 | $125.00 | 160 |
| Rochester, NY | $233,620 | $112.32 | 130 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $314,450 | $151.18 | 80 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $244,960 | $117.77 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $280,210 | $134.72 | 40 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $256,870 | $123.50 | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $273,380 | $131.43 | 30 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $308,350 | $148.25 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Delaware · $279,410 Pennsylvania · $278,970 Kansas · $278,100 Oklahoma · $271,640 Colorado · $266,370 Illinois · $258,740
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in New York?
Psychiatrists in New York earned a median of $265,890 a year ($127.83 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $101,460 to $333,870.
Where in New York do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY at $314,450.
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.