Psychiatrist salary
From 590 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1223: Psychiatrists
- Also filed as: Physician Psychiatrist, Attending Physician Psychiatrist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 46% of Psychiatrist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Physician Affiliate Group Of Ny. 22 filings (4% of the total), median $261,700.
- Median up 15% since FY2020. From $240,000 in FY2020 to $277,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Psychiatrist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 590 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Psychiatrist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1223, Psychiatrists). The median base salary is $270,200, 120% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $229,022 and $310,671. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 46% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (86), and Physician Affiliate Group Of Ny is the employer that files the most (22).
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Top employers for Psychiatrist
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai16 filings · 3%$240,000
Yale University12 filings · 2%$102,777
Lifespan Physician Group11 filings · 2%$250,200
Employers with the most Psychiatrist filings. Bar: share of all Psychiatrist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 24% of filings
Mid-level · 46% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $245,850 | 92 |
| Level II · Qualified | $260,000 | 173 |
| Level III · Experienced | $278,723 | 56 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $300,000 | 58 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Psychiatrist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 8 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $258,819 | 86 |
| Boston, MA | $223,300 | 19 |
| New Haven, CT | $105,176 | 13 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $245,000 | 13 |
| Providence, RI | $250,000 | 13 |
| Baltimore, MD | $257,715 | 11 |
| Chicago, IL | $222,500 | 10 |
| Stockton, CA | $315,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Psychiatrist does
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Typical tasks
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
- Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Psychiatrists (29-1223.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Psychiatrists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 27,980 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $270,200, 4% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $117,354 | $84,060 |
| 25th percentile | $229,022 | $154,150 |
| Median | $270,200 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $310,671 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $350,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $117,354 |
| 25th | $229,022 |
| 50th (median) | $270,200 |
| 75th | $310,671 |
| 90th | $350,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $240,000 | $208,000 | $276,669 | 345 |
| FY2021 | $245,000 | $210,000 | $280,002 | 356 |
| FY2022 | $250,000 | $210,000 | $286,600 | 291 |
| FY2023 | $250,000 | $210,000 | $300,000 | 338 |
| FY2024 | $260,450 | $236,900 | $300,000 | 358 |
| FY2025 | $265,000 | $236,900 | $303,000 | 329 |
| FY2026 | $277,000 | $221,458 | $312,499 | 261 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Psychiatrist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Psychiatrist jobs is $270,200 (590 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $229,022 and $310,671.
What does an entry-level Psychiatrist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $245,850. Level I accounts for 24% of Psychiatrist filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Psychiatrists?
Physician Affiliate Group Of Ny (22), Mark David Levine, M.D., Professional (20) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (16) filed the most Psychiatrist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Psychiatrists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($270,200) is 4% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.