Wages vary by years of experience, area of the country, and hours worked. The doctor's skill, personality, and professional reputation also affect wages. Self-employed psychiatrists generally earn more than those who are not self-employed.
Salaried psychiatrists who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Psychiatrists (SOC 29-1223)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.(2) Wages are greater than $115/hour or $239,200/year.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $34.96 | $83.87 | (1) |
| Yearly | $72,713 | $174,457 | (1) | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $33.59 | $51.37 | (1) |
| Yearly | $69,873 | $106,847 | (1) | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $23.58 | $76.53 | (1) |
| Yearly | $49,032 | $159,180 | (1) | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $23.58 | $76.52 | $111.44 |
| Yearly | $49,032 | $159,177 | $231,786 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $45.79 | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | $95,245 | (1) | (1) | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Will County | Hourly | $23.58 | $83.87 | (1) |
| Yearly | $49,032 | $174,457 | (1) | |
| United States | Hourly | $59.65 | (2) | (2) |
| Yearly | $124,070 | (2) | (2) | |