Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Psychiatry (N=32 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 32 approved salary reports
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 November 2026, based on 32 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $339,093.
- Median Salary
- $350,000
- Average Salary
- $339,093
- 25th Percentile
- $320,000
- 75th Percentile
- $365,000
Median
$350,000
Average
$339,093
25th
$320,000
75th
$365,000
Based on 32 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$320K$365K
Salary Distribution
$320K$320,000 – $388K$387,50025th
$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
$339K$339,093
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.
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