Psychiatrist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 620+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$168,880
$81.192/hr
vs National Average
$257,685
-34.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – $297K
620 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Psychiatrist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,080 |
| 25th percentile | $133,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $168,880 |
| 75th percentile | $266,850 |
| 90th percentile | $297,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — Psychiatrist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,000 |
| 2025 | $168,880 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,000 | $179,113 |
| 2025 | $168,880 | $257,685 |