Psychiatrists Salary in Pennsylvania

Psychiatrists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Allentown (average $285,790 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($249,810), across the 3 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $282,370 and the median at $278,970 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Allentown$285,790
Philadelphia$258,520
Pittsburgh$249,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Allentown	$285,790	$307,290	$218,590	$197,500	100
Philadelphia	$258,520	$279,410	$155,250	$180,839	103
Pittsburgh	$249,810	$235,240	$235,240	$175,388	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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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