Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Psychiatry (N=90 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
91% of psychiatrists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $360,000, based on 90 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$360,000
$379,387
$334,000
$390,000
Based on 90 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
82 of 90 respondents would choose psychiatry again
Based on 90 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from psychiatrists about their career and work-life balance.
“Remote Work Acute care with rapid recovery ”
On career & specialty — Verified Psychiatrist
“Better support staff, more support for modalities like ECT, TMS, esketamine, etc.”
On career & specialty — Verified Psychiatrist
“I cover my patients 24/7 accept when another covers for my vacation. This can be difficult. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Psychiatrist
“I was previously a fire-medic and I feel this specialty doesn’t have enough hands on work like any at all, Through psychiatry the money is only in telehealth visits and the excitement I miss just isnt here without sacrificing my work life balance and pay”
On career & specialty — Verified Psychiatrist
“Flexible work environments, I do outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing and mid level supervision.”
On career & specialty — Verified Psychiatrist
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