Psychiatrist salary in Tennessee
What psychiatrists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$214,880$103.31 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$76,870 – $312,950Top 10%: $359,990+
Jobs4100.69× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $144,020 | $69.24 | 230 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Texas · $228,460 New Mexico · $227,730 South Dakota · $226,180 Mississippi · $213,680 Nevada · $210,030 New Jersey · $194,070
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in Tennessee?
Psychiatrists in Tennessee earned a median of $214,880 a year ($103.31 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $76,870 to $312,950.
Where in Tennessee do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Chattanooga, TN-GA at $239,200+.
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.