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SOC 29-1223 · Texas

Psychiatrists Salary in Texas

Psychiatrists in Texas earn the most in San Antonio (average $240,510 a year) and the least in Tyler ($88,000), across the 5 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $221,100 and the median at $228,460 for 1,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

$241Khighest: San Antonio

$88Klowest: Tyler

1,310jobs in these metros

5metro areas

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Psychiatrists average salary by city in Texas

San Antonio$240,510
Houston$229,090
Dallas$223,090
Austin$222,020
Tyler$88,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Antonio	$240,510	$188,090	$132,480	$176,952	95
Houston	$229,090	$249,070	$80,170	$169,455	99
Dallas	$223,090	$240,930	$113,860	$165,516	103
Austin	$222,020	$236,340	$115,510	$164,813	98
Tyler	$88,000	$66,550	$66,550	$70,738	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

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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