Psychiatrists Salary
The median pay for a psychiatrists in Arizona is $249,720/year ($120.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $128K at the entry level to $386K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.41), that's roughly $259,019 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,437/month, or 9.4% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $250K get you in Arizona?
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What this looks like in Arizona
Pay for psychiatrists in Arizona runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $282K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,437/month, 9.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.41) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Arizona can be a reasonable trade-off for psychiatristss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level psychiatrists (10th percentile) start around $128K. Mid-career wages sit at $250K. Top earners bring in $386K or more, a $257K spread from bottom to top.
Psychiatrists salary by metro in Arizona
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $260K | +4% | 240 |
| Tucson | $258K | +3% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatrist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arizona?
Yes — at the median salary of $250K, rent takes 9.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,437/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for psychiatrists in Arizona?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new psychiatrists typically earn — is $128K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,701/month. At HUD’s $1,437/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is psychiatrist a high-paying job in Arizona?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $250K here vs. $282K nationally.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for psychiatrists?
Arizona pays $250K median vs. the U.S. average of $282K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.41), the purchasing-power equivalent is $259K — below the national median.
How much do psychiatrists make in Arizona?
The median is $249,720 a year, that works out to about $120 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $128,350, and experienced psychiatrists can clear $385,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $250K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,693/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 9.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a psychiatrists salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 96.41 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median psychiatrists salary is worth about $259,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do psychiatrists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.