How much do addiction psychiatrists make? The median addiction psychiatrist salary in 2026 is $350,000, with an average of $350,556. The typical range is $325,000–$360,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 9 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Addiction Psychiatrist ranges from $325,000 to $360,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $405,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Psychiatrist average.
Entry-level Addiction Psychiatrist positions start at $320,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $359,286 – a 12% increase.
Most commonly, Addiction Psychiatrist physicians work in Academic settings (56% of submissions). Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($295,556), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Addiction Psychiatrist physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 89% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized addiction procedures and treatments within psychiatry, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $350,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Addiction Psychiatrist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Addiction Psychiatrist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Explore addiction salary data for psychiatry across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for addiction in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $381,667 | 3 submissions |
| Academic | $331,000 | 5 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $339,167 | 6 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $357,500 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $405,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.