Psychiatrists
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Median pay: $281,870/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +6.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• 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.
• Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
• Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
What's the median pay for Psychiatrists?
The median pay for Psychiatrists is $281,870 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Psychiatrists?
Employment for Psychiatrists is projected to change +6.1% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Psychiatrists?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Psychiatrists?
About 900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.