Side-by-side distribution
Medical Assistant
$24.59/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 53.4%
- Live roles
- 7,140
Psychiatrist
$345,513
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 70.8%
- Live roles
- 1,349
Highest-paying jobs
Faculty Physician - Medical Dermatologist (Assistant or Associate Professor – Academic or Master Clinician Track) Wyoming, MN
Faculty Physician - Medical Dermatologist (Assistant or Associate Professor – Academic or Master Clinician Track)
Faculty Physician - Medical Dermatologist (Assistant or Associate Professor – Academic or Master Clinician Track) Elk River, MN
Faculty Physician - Medical Dermatologist (Assistant or Associate Professor – Academic or Master Clinician Track) Cottage Grove, MN
Assistant Medical Director- Behavioral Health Focus (.5 Part Time)
Assistant Medical Director - Utilization Review
Assistant Medical Director (CBHC LAWRENCE, MA)
Assistant Dean Undergraduate Medical Education
Faculty Physician - Ophthalmology (Medical and/or Surgical Retina) Assistant Professor
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA/AA) - Aurora Medical Center Summit | Oconomowoc, WI
Highest-paying jobs
Staff Psychiatrist
Staff Psychiatrist
PHYSICIAN - Psychiatrist Outpatient - Detroit Lakes, MN
Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health | Community
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Director of Clinical Services - Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Advocate Health
|
$56,836 | 429 |
| AD AdventHealth | $46,727 | 206 |
CenterWell
|
$49,600 | 178 |
| BI Beth Israel Lahey Health | $51,230 | 141 |
Marathon Health
|
$47,840 | 138 |
Sutter Health
|
$84,011 | 124 |
Intermountain Health
|
$50,606 | 114 |
| MG Mass General Brigham | $49,598 | 113 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BlueSky Telepsych
|
$384,800 | 374 |
Lifestance
|
$365,000 | 226 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$500,000 | 106 |
Legion Health
|
$400,000 | 83 |
|
Mediix
|
$384,700 | 13 |
Array Behavioral Care
|
$358,800 | 12 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$447,200 | 10 |
Riverside Health System
|
$347,850 | 10 |
Medical Assistant salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $84,011 | 26 |
| Seattle | $69,000 | 10 |
| Berlin | $59,540 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $58,812 | 9 |
| Chicago | $56,836 | 37 |
| Boston | $49,598 | 51 |
| Denver | $49,150 | 36 |
| Austin | $48,360 | 10 |
| New York | $46,956 | 44 |
Medical Assistant vs Psychiatrist: which pays more?
The median for Medical Assistant is $24.59/hr per year (typically $22.75/hr–$27.33/hr), versus $345,513 for Psychiatrist ($262,500–$400,000). That puts Psychiatrist about 576% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Medical Assistant and Psychiatrist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.