North Carolina Median
$168,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$81.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-40% vs US median
US median $281,870
State Rank
#42 of 46
620 employed here
How much does a Psychiatrist make in North Carolina?
Psychiatrists in North Carolina take home a median of $168,880 annually — roughly $81.19 an hour — which runs 40% below the national median of $281,870.
Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $101,080 while the top 10% make $297,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $133,240 and $266,850 a year.
Psychiatrist salary range in North Carolina
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,080 | $48.60 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $133,240 | $64.06 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $168,880 | $81.19 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $266,850 | $128.29 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $297,250 | $142.91 |
|
How North Carolina compares
North Carolina ranks 42nd 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 $342,170Minnesota $336,410Wisconsin $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 $183,080Nebraska $135,180Arkansas $124,750Idaho $75,470West Virginia $63,320
Working as a Psychiatrist in North Carolina
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 North Carolina pay ($168,880) 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 North Carolina?
The median Psychiatrist salary in North Carolina is $168,880 per year, or about $81.19 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $101,080 at the entry level to $297,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Psychiatrists about 40% less than the national median of $281,870. North Carolina ranks 42nd out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Psychiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $168,880 a year. About 620 Psychiatrists are employed in North Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), 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.