Washington Median
$304,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$146.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $281,870
State Rank
#11 of 46
360 employed here
How much does a Psychiatrist make in Washington?
Psychiatrists in Washington take home a median of $304,920 annually — roughly $146.60 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $281,870.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $92,320 while the top 10% make $363,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $175,900 and $332,330 a year.
Psychiatrist salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $92,320 | $44.38 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $175,900 | $84.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $304,920 | $146.60 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $332,330 | $159.77 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $363,850 | $174.93 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 11th 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 $305,320Vermont $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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($304,920) 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 Washington?
The median Psychiatrist salary in Washington is $304,920 per year, or about $146.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $92,320 at the entry level to $363,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Psychiatrists about 8% more than the national median of $281,870. Washington ranks 11th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Psychiatrists?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $304,920 a year. About 360 Psychiatrists are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.