Side-by-side distribution
Physician
$175,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 58.8%
- Live roles
- 1,947
Psychiatrist
$370,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 74.2%
- Live roles
- 1,091
Highest-paying jobs
Dermatologist - Physician-Led Organization
Telehealth Physician (1099)
Synchronous Telehealth Physician (1099)
Cardiologist Physician, Interventional
Gastroenterology Physician, Flowood, MS
Gastroenterology Physician, Beaumont, TX
Gastroenterology Physician, Vicksburg, MS
Emergency Medicine Physician - Paris, IL - $280 per hour
OB-Focused OB/GYN Physician
GYN / MIGS Physician
Highest-paying jobs
Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health | Community
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent
Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA
Psychiatrist - Remote
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$150,000 | 245 |
One Medical
|
$239,400 | 231 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$143,750 | 60 |
Ennoble Care
|
$130,000 | 57 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$215,000 | 50 |
Skilled Wound Care
|
$235,000 | 48 |
Includedhealth
|
$213,000 | 44 |
Theoria Medical
|
$139,500 | 31 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BlueSky Telepsych
|
$384,800 | 324 |
Lifestance
|
$369,500 | 209 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$500,000 | 118 |
Legion Health
|
$400,000 | 83 |
|
Mediix
|
$395,000 | 13 |
Array Behavioral Care
|
$358,800 | 12 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$457,600 | 7 |
Amae Health
|
$315,000 | 6 |
Physician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $318,350 | 61 |
| Seattle | $283,513 | 17 |
| Chicago | $249,600 | 13 |
| Austin | $246,550 | 20 |
| Atlanta | $203,475 | 10 |
| New York | $175,000 | 80 |
| Boston | $174,720 | 17 |
| Los Angeles | $171,600 | 13 |
| Paris | $140,000 | 3 |
| Denver | $130,000 | 5 |
Physician vs Psychiatrist: which pays more?
The median for Physician is $175,000 per year (typically $130,000–$258,100), versus $370,500 for Psychiatrist ($315,000–$400,000). That puts Psychiatrist about 112% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Physician 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.