Side-by-side distribution
Physician
$218,400
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 50.6%
- Live roles
- 9,898
Psychiatrist
$345,513
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 70.8%
- Live roles
- 1,349
Highest-paying jobs
Physician Internal Medicine
Physician Family Practice Primary Care
Physician Cardiologist Part Time
Physician, Emergency Department, Full Time
Physician Family Practice Primary Care
OB/GYN Physician MD/DO
Physician - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Physician Orthopedic Surgeon (Total Joint)
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
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 |
|---|---|---|
CVS Health
|
$150,977 | 1,066 |
One Medical
|
$249,800 | 293 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$150,000 | 249 |
| EH Essentia Health | $1,000,000 | 182 |
Sentara Health
|
$10,000 | 158 |
CenterWell
|
$276,750 | 144 |
| MU MultiCare | $301,800 | 139 |
Skilled Wound Care
|
$250,000 | 117 |
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 |
Physician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $318,350 | 67 |
| Denver | $270,250 | 45 |
| Atlanta | $224,500 | 18 |
| Los Angeles | $221,343 | 41 |
| Singapore | $202,800 | 9 |
| Austin | $197,750 | 24 |
| Seattle | $187,200 | 70 |
| Chicago | $175,000 | 51 |
| New York | $165,070 | 155 |
| Boston | $150,974 | 44 |
Physician vs Psychiatrist: which pays more?
The median for Physician is $218,400 per year (typically $137,248–$300,000), versus $345,513 for Psychiatrist ($262,500–$400,000). That puts Psychiatrist about 58% 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.