Psychiatrist salary in Pennsylvania
What psychiatrists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$278,970$134.12 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$235,240 – $342,920Top 10%: $394,740+
Jobs8300.76× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $279,410 | $134.33 | 640 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $307,290 | $147.74 | – |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $235,240 | $113.10 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Hawaii · $289,990 Rhode Island · $287,610 Indiana · $284,110 Delaware · $279,410 Kansas · $278,100 Oklahoma · $271,640
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in Pennsylvania?
Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $278,970 a year ($134.12 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $235,240 to $342,920.
Where in Pennsylvania do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ at $307,290.
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.