Psychiatrists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $122,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $285,680 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Raleigh earn between $135,020 and $202,460.
- $123K10th
- $135K25th
- $169KMedian
- $202K75th
- $286K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $182,720 | $15,227 | $87.85 |
| Median | $168,880 | $14,073 | $81.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $135,020 | $11,252 | $64.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $202,460 | $16,872 | $97.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Raleigh earn 9% less than the North Carolina average ($201,840) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -40% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $182,720 | $168,880 | $122,950 | $285,680 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $201,840 | $168,880 | $101,080 | $297,250 | 620 |
| United States | $269,940 | $281,870 | $84,060 | $446,520 | 27,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatrists salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $182,720, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $129,373 a year, or $10,781 a month and $4,976 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for psychiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $182,720 buys what about $186,151 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 4th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($204,510).
- Charlotte$204,510
- Fayetteville$203,320
- Asheville$195,500
- Raleigh$182,720
- Durham$180,920
Highest-paying cities for psychiatrists
Miami, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($378,670).
- Miami, FL$378,670
- San Jose, CA$364,570
- Minneapolis, MN$358,870
- Los Angeles, CA$358,510
- St. Louis, MO$357,180
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Psychiatrists salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Raleigh?
$87.85 an hour on average, and $81.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $122,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $135,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $129,373 a year ($10,781 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $182,720.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($269,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1223; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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