Psychiatrists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $404,870 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Philadelphia earn between $155,250 and $362,430.
- $82K10th
- $155K25th
- $279KMedian
- $362K75th
- $405K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $258,520 | $21,543 | $124.29 |
| Median | $279,410 | $23,284 | $134.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $155,250 | $12,938 | $74.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $362,430 | $30,202 | $174.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Philadelphia earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($282,370) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $258,520 | $279,410 | $81,940 | $404,870 | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $282,370 | $278,970 | $148,050 | $394,740 | 830 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $258,520, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $180,839 a year, or $15,070 a month and $6,955 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $180,839 | $15,070 |
| Working in MD | $175,718 | $14,643 |
| Working in NJ | $174,498 | $14,541 |
| Working in DE | $172,944 | $14,412 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for psychiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $258,520 buys what about $252,082 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Allentown pays the most ($285,790).
- Allentown$285,790
- Philadelphia$258,520
- Pittsburgh$249,810
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$124.29 an hour on average, and $134.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $155,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $180,839 a year ($15,070 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $258,520. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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