Side-by-side distribution
Nurse
$83,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 52.8%
- Live roles
- 5,301
Psychiatrist
$358,800
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 36%
- Live roles
- 1,081
Highest-paying jobs
Registered Nurse
MDS & Clinical Reimbursement, Nurse Manager
Psych Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, Psych APRN)
Synchronous Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (1099)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cosmetic Focus (Experience Required)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology Experience Required)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Wellness/Longevity Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Full-time)
Highest-paying jobs
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist - Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BAYADA Home Health Care
|
$70,200 | 498 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $69,460 | 320 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$75,000 | 295 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$96,928 | 165 |
One Medical
|
$160,400 | 122 |
|
Lifestance
|
$225,000 | 94 |
Includedhealth
|
$103,425 | 65 |
| AH Adaptive Home Health | $95,000 | 64 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Lifestance
|
$369,500 | 208 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$500,000 | 118 |
|
Mediix
|
$448,012 | 10 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$353,600 | 10 |
Array Behavioral Care
|
$358,800 | 8 |
|
Gotham Enterprises Ltd
|
$520,000 | 6 |
Amae Health
|
$315,000 | 6 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $149,408 | 4 |
Nurse salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $165,360 | 48 |
| Seattle | $160,400 | 13 |
| Boston | $159,600 | 15 |
| Los Angeles | $150,000 | 17 |
| New York | $140,000 | 158 |
| Chicago | $139,100 | 11 |
| Austin | $126,664 | 10 |
| Atlanta | $80,000 | 11 |
| Toronto | $76,960 | 4 |
| Denver | $70,000 | 29 |
Nurse vs Psychiatrist: which pays more?
The median for Nurse is $83,200 per year (typically $67,877–$126,000), versus $358,800 for Psychiatrist ($335,000–$397,250). That puts Psychiatrist about 331% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Nurse 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.