How much does a academic psychiatrist make in 2026?

A academic psychiatrist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $350,000 per year, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for psychiatrists at an academic medical center or university?

Psychiatrists at an academic medical center or university earn between $320,000 (25th percentile) and $365,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $350,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Psychiatry (N=31 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Academic Psychiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Psychiatrist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic psychiatrist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $350,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $342,477.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $342,477
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $365,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 19, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$342,477

25th

$320,000

75th

$365,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$320K$365K

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $388K$387,500

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$365K$365,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $365K$365,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$342K$342,477

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$365,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for psychiatrists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Psychiatry salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Psychiatry (N=31 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Academic Psychiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Psychiatrist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $342,477
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $365,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 19, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$342,477

25th

$320,000

75th

$365,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$320K$365K

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $388K$387,500

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$365K$365,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $365K$365,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$342K$342,477

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$365,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for psychiatrists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Psychiatry salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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