Psychiatrists Salary in Virginia

Psychiatrists in Virginia earn the most in Roanoke (average $278,300 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($255,430), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $272,960 and the median at $295,010 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in Virginia

Roanoke$278,300
Richmond$271,380
Virginia Beach$255,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Roanoke	$278,300	$295,010	$295,010	$186,394	94
Richmond	$271,380	$290,900	$213,760	$182,428	98
Virginia Beach	$255,430	$277,010	$207,850	$172,874	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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