How much does a Pediatric Psychiatrist make in the United States? The average Pediatric Psychiatrist salary in the United States is $235,150 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $206,029 and $268,326. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Pediatric Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric Psychiatrist Salary $179,517 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Pediatric Psychiatrist Salary $206,029 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Pediatric Psychiatrist Salary $235,150 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Pediatric Psychiatrist Salary $268,326 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Pediatric Psychiatrist Salary $298,531 US April 24, 2024
25% $206,029 10% $179,517 90% $298,531 75% $268,326 $235,150 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

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Telemedicine: Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare from a distance using electronic information and technology, such as computers, cameras, videoconferencing, satellites, wireless communications, and the Internet.

Leadership 4.55%
Health Care 3.35%
Telemedicine 2.41%
Others 89.69%

Job Description for Pediatric Psychiatrist

Pediatric Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders affecting children, adolescents, and their families. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, determines the appropriate course of treatment, and discusses these treatment plans with the child or adolescent and the responsible adults. Being a Pediatric Psychiatrist prescribes medication when necessary. May need to act as an advocate for the best interests of the patient. Additionally, Pediatric Psychiatrist requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Pediatric Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Pediatric Psychiatrist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Pediatric Psychiatrist, the highest Pediatric Psychiatrist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Pediatric Psychiatrist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Pediatric Psychiatrist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Pediatric Psychiatrist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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