Explore Psychiatrist Jobs Across the U.S.
Discover top psychiatry positions in hospitals, clinics, and private practices nationwide.
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Access a wide range of psychiatry employment opportunities, including outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, telepsychiatry, child psychiatry, and more.
Statistics on Psychiatrist Jobs
Key insights on psychiatrist salary, hiring trends, and the current psychiatry job market.
$269,120
Average Salary
for psychiatrists per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
6%
Job Growth
projected through 2034 per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
40,780
Active Psychiatrists
in the United States per the AAMC
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Psychiatric Physician FAQs
Answers to common questions regarding psychiatry jobs, compensation trends, and job outlook.
Psychiatry jobs are most commonly found in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, community mental health centers, private practices, and academic medical centers. Some of the strongest psychiatrist job openings exist in rural and underserved areas, where mental health provider shortages are most severe and compensation packages, including loan repayment and sign-on bonuses, are most competitive.
The psychiatry job outlook is strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% employment growth for psychiatrists between 2023 and 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. The job outlook for psychiatrists is driven by growing mental health awareness and a persistent gap between psychiatrist demand and the number of trained physicians entering the field.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median child and adolescent psychiatry salary in the U.S. is $239,200 per year. Because child and adolescent psychiatry faces one of the sharpest shortages within the specialty, psychiatrist salary figures in this subspecialty often exceed the national average and typically carry strong negotiating leverage on total compensation.
Salary for Psychiatrists varies by region, and some states offer significantly higher earning potential due to workforce demand, shortages, and cost of living. Based on the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these five states report the highest annual mean wages for psychiatrists:
- North Dakota – $343,680
- California – $328,560
- Indiana – $327,760
- Minnesota – $312,500
- Utah – $310,080
Psychiatrists working at nonprofit hospitals, community mental health centers, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Psychiatrist positions in federally designated shortage areas may also qualify for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program. Many psychiatry job openings in underserved markets include loan repayment as part of the compensation package.
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