Outpatient Psychiatrist

What We Do

Outpatient Psychiatrists work outside of a hospital setting and are licensed professionals in the field of medicine that are eligible to diagnose and prescribe medication for mental illness. They may use psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as tools to treat patients.

Work Environment

An Outpatient Psychiatrist works in a private practice, academic institution, or as a consultant.

How to Become

Before a candidate can become a Psychiatrist an undergraduate degree must be achieved followed by medical school.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this career has a growth prediction of 24% over the next decade.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Outpatient Psychiatrist was $ 203,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide are 249% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Outpatient Psychiatrists must be licensed by the state in order to work in the medical field.

Education Requirements

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

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 203,000.00	$ 1.00	$ 91,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 205,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 205,000.00
Alaska - $ 152,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 152,000.00
Arizona - $ 169,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 169,000.00
Arkansas - $ 203,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 203,000.00
California - $ 218,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 218,000.00
Colorado - $ 181,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 181,000.00
Connecticut - $ 235,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 235,000.00
DC - $ 254,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 254,000.00
Delaware - $ 179,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 179,000.00
Florida - $ 190,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 190,000.00
Georgia - $ 232,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 232,000.00
Hawaii - $ 128,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 128,000.00
Idaho - $ 137,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 137,000.00
Illinois - $ 231,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 231,000.00
Indiana - $ 196,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 196,000.00
Iowa - $ 199,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 199,000.00
Kansas - $ 186,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 186,000.00
Kentucky - $ 174,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 174,000.00
Louisiana - $ 177,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 177,000.00
Maine - $ 180,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 180,000.00
Maryland - $ 209,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 209,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 244,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 244,000.00
Michigan - $ 207,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 207,000.00
Minnesota - $ 178,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 178,000.00
Mississippi - $ 211,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 211,000.00
Missouri - $ 199,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 199,000.00
Montana - $ 181,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 181,000.00
Nebraska - $ 150,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 150,000.00
Nevada - $ 158,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 158,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 201,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 201,000.00
New Jersey - $ 220,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 220,000.00
New Mexico - $ 179,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 179,000.00
New York - $ 247,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 247,000.00
North Carolina - $ 194,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 194,000.00
North Dakota - $ 181,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 181,000.00
Ohio - $ 195,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 195,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 187,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 187,000.00
Oregon - $ 195,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 195,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 196,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 196,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 187,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 187,000.00
South Carolina - $ 198,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 198,000.00
South Dakota - $ 154,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 154,000.00
Tennessee - $ 188,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 188,000.00
Texas - $ 197,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 197,000.00
Utah - $ 159,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 159,000.00
Vermont - $ 181,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 181,000.00
Virginia - $ 204,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 204,000.00
Washington - $ 207,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 207,000.00
West Virginia - $ 192,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 192,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 182,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 182,000.00
Wyoming - $ 169,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Outpatient Psychiatrist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Outpatient Psychiatrist $ 169,000.00

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