Psychiatrists Salary in Missouri

Psychiatristss in Missouri have a median annual salary of $312,680, which works out to about $150.33 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $260,600 to $466,780, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Psychiatrists pay in Missouri at a glance

Median annual salary

$312,680

Median hourly wage

$150.33/hr

Average annual salary

$345,860

Average hourly wage

$166.28/hr

25th percentile

$260,600

75th percentile

$466,780

10th percentile

$122,240

90th percentile

$644,800

People employed

240

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid psychiatrists roles in Missouri.

10th percentile
$122,240
25th percentile
$260,600
Median percentile
$312,680
75th percentile
$466,780
90th percentile
$644,800

Missouri vs U.S. salary

The median salary for psychiatrists roles in Missouri is about 10.9% above the U.S. median of $281,870 for the same occupation.

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How much does a psychiatrists make in Missouri?

Half of psychiatrists roles in Missouri report earning more than $312,680 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $345,860 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $260,600 and a quarter are above $466,780, so most psychiatrists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect psychiatrists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.