Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Psychiatry (N=99 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 99 approved salary reports
Is Psychiatry Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Psychiatry Worth It?
90% of psychiatrists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $355,500, based on 99 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.9/5
- Would Choose Again
- 90%
- Median Salary
- $355,500
- Avg Hours
- 40/wk
The Numbers
Median
$355,500
Average
$373,564
25th
$330,000
75th
$390,000
Based on 99 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$330K$390K
Salary Distribution
$330K$330,000 – $420K$420,00025th
$330K$330,000
Median
$356K$355,500
75th
$390K$390,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$330K$330,000 – $390K$390,000
Median salary
$356K$355,500
Average salary
$374K$373,564
Percentiles
25th$330,000
75th$390,000
Breakdown
Monthly$29,625
Hourly$171
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5
Based on 99 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again90%
88 of 98 respondents would choose psychiatry again
Average Hours Worked40 hrs/week
Based on 99 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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