Minnesota Median
$336,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$161.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $281,870
State Rank
#4 of 46
580 employed here
How much does a Psychiatrist make in Minnesota?
Psychiatrists in Minnesota take home a median of $336,410 annually — roughly $161.74 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $281,870.
Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $90,470 while the top 10% make $446,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $279,600 and $382,210 a year.
Psychiatrist salary range in Minnesota
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $90,470 | $43.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $279,600 | $134.42 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $336,410 | $161.74 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $382,210 | $183.75 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $446,520 | $214.67 |
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How Minnesota compares
Minnesota ranks 4th out of 46 states and territories for Psychiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Psychiatrist salary in other states
California $353,500Louisiana $345,040Alaska $342,170Wisconsin $331,070Connecticut $326,670Florida $316,200Oregon $314,880Missouri $312,680Maryland $305,320Washington $304,920Vermont $302,770Maine $300,180Utah $299,670Iowa $295,270Virginia $295,010Michigan $291,850Hawaii $289,990Rhode Island $287,610Indiana $284,110Delaware $279,410Pennsylvania $278,970Kansas $278,100Oklahoma $271,640Colorado $266,370New York $265,890Illinois $258,740Arizona $249,720New Hampshire $246,140Ohio $244,990Kentucky $237,770Georgia $237,480South Carolina $237,250Texas $228,460New Mexico $227,730South Dakota $226,180Tennessee $214,880Mississippi $213,680Nevada $210,030New Jersey $194,070District of Columbia $183,080North Carolina $168,880Nebraska $135,180Arkansas $124,750Idaho $75,470West Virginia $63,320
Working as a Psychiatrist in Minnesota
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 Minnesota pay ($336,410) 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 Minnesota?
The median Psychiatrist salary in Minnesota is $336,410 per year, or about $161.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $90,470 at the entry level to $446,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Psychiatrists about 19% more than the national median of $281,870. Minnesota ranks 4th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Psychiatrists?
Yes on pay — Minnesota pays above the national median for this occupation, at $336,410 a year. About 580 Psychiatrists are employed in Minnesota. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Psychiatrist salary report
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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.