Psychiatrist salary in North Carolina
What psychiatrists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$168,880$81.19 per hour
vs U.S.−40%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$133,240 – $266,850Top 10%: $297,250+
Jobs6200.70× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $168,880 | $81.19 | 130 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $169,850 | $81.66 | 100 |
| Asheville, NC | $164,520 | $79.10 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $277,010 | $133.18 | 50 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $254,660 | $122.43 | 50 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $170,600 | $82.02 | 40 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $155,250 | $74.64 | 40 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $155,400 | $74.71 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $214,880 Mississippi · $213,680 Nevada · $210,030 New Jersey · $194,070 Nebraska · $135,180 Arkansas · $124,750
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in North Carolina?
Psychiatrists in North Carolina earned a median of $168,880 a year ($81.19 an hour) in May 2025, 40% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $133,240 to $266,850.
Where in North Carolina do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $277,010.
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.