Adult Psychiatrist

What We Do

Adult psychiatrists work with adults who suffer from poor mental health. They are licensed to treat disorders and illnesses through therapeutic methods as well as by prescribing medications.

Work Environment

Adult psychiatrists can work within hospitals, government, and military institutions, but many operate through private practices.

How to Become

In order to become a qualified Adult Psychiatrist an undergraduate degree must be completed before application to a 4 year medical school program; a 4 year residency period follows this.

Job Outlook

Employment for psychiatrists can expect a rate of growth of 24% from 2010-2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Adult Psychiatrist was $ 204,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide are 251% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

To become an Adult Psychiatrist a license is required, issued by the state, and a four year training residency must be completed. There are also voluntary certificates that can be achieved.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Adult Psychiatrist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Adult Psychiatrist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Adult Psychiatrist:
Below are the salaries for Adult Psychiatrist, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 204,000.00	$ 187,438.00	$ 73,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 206,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 206,000.00
Alaska - $ 153,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 153,000.00
Arizona - $ 169,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 169,000.00
Arkansas - $ 204,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 204,000.00
California - $ 219,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 219,000.00
Colorado - $ 182,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 182,000.00
Connecticut - $ 236,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 236,000.00
DC - $ 255,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 255,000.00
Delaware - $ 180,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 180,000.00
Florida - $ 191,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 191,000.00
Georgia - $ 233,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 233,000.00
Hawaii - $ 128,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 128,000.00
Idaho - $ 138,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 138,000.00
Illinois - $ 232,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 232,000.00
Indiana - $ 197,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 197,000.00
Iowa - $ 200,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 200,000.00
Kansas - $ 187,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 187,000.00
Kentucky - $ 175,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 175,000.00
Louisiana - $ 178,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 178,000.00
Maine - $ 181,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 181,000.00
Maryland - $ 210,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 210,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 245,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 245,000.00
Michigan - $ 208,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 208,000.00
Minnesota - $ 179,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 179,000.00
Mississippi - $ 212,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 212,000.00
Missouri - $ 200,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 200,000.00
Montana - $ 182,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 182,000.00
Nebraska - $ 150,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 150,000.00
Nevada - $ 159,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 159,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 202,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 202,000.00
New Jersey - $ 221,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 221,000.00
New Mexico - $ 180,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 180,000.00
New York - $ 248,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 248,000.00
North Dakota - $ 182,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 182,000.00
Ohio - $ 196,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 196,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 188,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 188,000.00
Oregon - $ 196,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 196,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 197,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 197,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 188,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 188,000.00
South Carolina - $ 199,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 199,000.00
South Dakota - $ 155,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 155,000.00
Tennessee - $ 188,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 188,000.00
Texas - $ 198,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 198,000.00
Utah - $ 160,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 160,000.00
Vermont - $ 182,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 182,000.00
Virginia - $ 205,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 205,000.00
Washington - $ 208,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 208,000.00
West Virginia - $ 193,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 193,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 183,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 183,000.00
Wyoming - $ 170,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Adult Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Adult Psychiatrist $ 170,000.00

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