Psychiatrists Salary
The median pay for a psychiatrists in Asheville, NC is $164,520/year ($79.1/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $88K at the entry level to $297K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.51), that's roughly $170,469 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,567/month, or 15.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $165K get you in Asheville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Asheville’s Regional Price Parity (96.51). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Asheville
Pay for psychiatrists in Asheville runs about 42% below the U.S. median of $282K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,567/month, 16.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.51) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Asheville can be a reasonable trade-off for psychiatristss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for psychiatrists in metros near Asheville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $169K | $172K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $170K | $174K |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $171K | $175K |
| Fayetteville | $155K | $169K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Asheville, NC
Entry-level psychiatrists (10th percentile) start around $88K. Mid-career wages sit at $165K. Top earners bring in $297K or more, a $209K spread from bottom to top.
Psychiatrists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Psychiatrists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $354K | +25% | 5,420 |
| Louisiana | $345K | +22% | 90 |
| Alaska | $342K | +21% | 50 |
| Minnesota | $336K | +19% | 580 |
| Wisconsin | $331K | +17% | 550 |
| Connecticut | $327K | +16% | 560 |
| Florida | $316K | +12% | 1,930 |
| Oregon | $315K | +12% | 430 |
| Missouri | $313K | +11% | 240 |
| Maryland | $305K | +8% | 460 |
| Washington | $305K | +8% | 360 |
| Vermont | $303K | +7% | 80 |
| Maine | $300K | +6% | 80 |
| Utah | $300K | +6% | 260 |
| Iowa | $295K | +5% | 170 |
| Virginia | $295K | +5% | 370 |
| Michigan | $292K | +4% | 560 |
| Hawaii | $290K | +3% | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $288K | +2% | 270 |
| Indiana | $284K | +1% | 410 |
| Delaware | $279K | -1% | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $279K | -1% | 830 |
| Kansas | $278K | -1% | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $272K | -4% | 80 |
| Colorado | $266K | -5% | 270 |
| New York | $266K | -6% | 4,130 |
| Illinois | $259K | -8% | 870 |
| Arizona | $250K | -11% | 380 |
| New Hampshire | $246K | -13% | 90 |
| Ohio | $245K | -13% | 690 |
| Kentucky | $238K | -16% | 160 |
| Georgia | $237K | -16% | 470 |
| South Carolina | $237K | -16% | 200 |
| Texas | $228K | -19% | 1,690 |
| New Mexico | $228K | -19% | N/A |
| South Dakota | $226K | -20% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $215K | -24% | 410 |
| Mississippi | $214K | -24% | 110 |
| Nevada | $210K | -25% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $194K | -31% | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $183K | -35% | 310 |
| North Carolina | $169K | -40% | 620 |
| Nebraska | $135K | -52% | 180 |
| Arkansas | $125K | -56% | 150 |
| Idaho | $75K | -73% | 110 |
| West Virginia | $63K | -78% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatrist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Asheville?
Yes — at the median salary of $165K, rent takes 16.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,567/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for psychiatrists in Asheville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new psychiatrists typically earn — is $88K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,260/month. At HUD’s $1,567/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is psychiatrist a high-paying job in Asheville?
Local pay runs 42% below the national median — $165K here vs. $282K nationally.
How does Asheville compare to the national average for psychiatrists?
Asheville pays $165K median vs. the U.S. average of $282K — that’s -42%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.51), the purchasing-power equivalent is $170K — below the national median.
How much do psychiatrists make in Asheville, NC?
The median is $164,520 a year, that works out to about $79 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $87,670, and experienced psychiatrists can clear $297,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $165K enough to live in Asheville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,650/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,567/month, which eats 16.2% 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 Asheville?
Asheville has a Regional Price Parity of 96.51 (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 $170,469 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.