Psychiatrist Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Psychiatrists in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$291,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$140.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $281,870
State Rank
#17 of 46
560 employed here

How much does a Psychiatrist make in Michigan?

A Psychiatrist working in Michigan earns a median salary of $291,850 per year, or about $140.31 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $281,870 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $81,390 while the top 10% make $399,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $190,630 and $364,230 a year.

Psychiatrist salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,390$39.13
25th percentile (early career)$190,630$91.65
50th percentile (median)$291,850$140.31
75th percentile (experienced)$364,230$175.11
90th percentile (top earners)$399,920$192.27

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 17th out of 46 states and territories for Psychiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$353,500
2Louisiana$345,040
3Alaska$342,170
4Minnesota$336,410
5Wisconsin$331,070

Working as a Psychiatrist in Michigan

Nationally, about 28,000 people work as Psychiatrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($291,850) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Psychiatrist make in Michigan?
The median Psychiatrist salary in Michigan is $291,850 per year, or about $140.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,390 at the entry level to $399,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Psychiatrists about 4% more than the national median of $281,870. Michigan ranks 17th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Psychiatrists?
Yes on pay — Michigan pays above the national median for this occupation, at $291,850 a year. About 560 Psychiatrists are employed in Michigan. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.