Psychiatrists Salary
The median pay for a psychiatrists in Springfield, IL is $413,890/year ($198.98/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $126K at the entry level to $414K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.75), which stretches that salary to about $446,243 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,203/month, or 5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $414K get you in Springfield?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (92.75). 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 Springfield
Springfield sits well above the national pay line for psychiatrists, local pay runs about 47% higher than the U.S. median of $282K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,203/month, 5.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.75 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Springfield offers a genuinely strong financial position for psychiatristss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for psychiatrists in metros near Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $259K | $250K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $283K | $295K |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $332K | $342K |
| Madison | $296K | $304K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, IL
Entry-level psychiatrists (10th percentile) start around $126K. Mid-career wages sit at $414K. Top earners bring in $414K or more, a $287K 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 Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $414K, rent takes 5.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,203/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for psychiatrists in Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new psychiatrists typically earn — is $126K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,584/month. At HUD’s $1,203/month FMR, rent would take 16% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is psychiatrist a high-paying job in Springfield?
Local pay is 47% above the national median — $414K here vs. $282K nationally.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for psychiatrists?
Springfield pays $414K median vs. the U.S. average of $282K — that’s +47%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.75), the purchasing-power equivalent is $446K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do psychiatrists make in Springfield, IL?
The median is $413,890 a year, that works out to about $199 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $126,400, and experienced psychiatrists can clear $413,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $414K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $22,117/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,203/month, which eats 5.4% 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 Springfield?
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity of 92.75 (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 $446,243 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.