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Psychiatrists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1066. 22 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $215,570, middle half $184,272–$233,386.
Applications (LCAs)22
Median offered salary$215,570
Middle half of salaries$184,272–$233,386
10th–90th percentile$137,629–$262,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 2 | $197,248 |
| Level II (qualified) | 9 | $205,815 |
| Level III (experienced) | 1 | $220,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 2 | $226,953 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities | 2 | $184,048 |
| Yale University | 2 | $74,914 |
| West Virginia University | 1 | $231,906 |
| North Suffolk Mental Health Association, Inc. | 1 | $210,000 |
| North Platte, Nebraska Hospital Corporation | 1 | $280,000 |
| University of Minnesota Physicians | 1 | $182,700 |
| Saint Francis Health System | 1 | $220,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 1 | $222,000 |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | 1 | $216,140 |
| UHS of Rockford, LLC | 1 | $250,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | 1 | $205,815 |
| University of Michigan | 1 | $195,000 |
| Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources | 1 | $260,000 |
| Mercy Clinic Joplin, LLC | 1 | $232,848 |
| Integrated Behavioral Health | 1 | $144,477 |
| Rush University Medical Center | 1 | — |
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 1 | — |
| ACCESS Community Health Network | 1 | $215,000 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc. | 1 | $280,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 1 | $235,000 |
Job titles
- Psychiatrist8
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist2
- Assistant Professor2
- Resident2
- Assistant Professor (Psychiatry)1
- Research Psychiatrist1
- Clinical Associate Professor1
- Assistant Professor - Clinical1
- Staff Psychiatrist1
- Clinical Assistant Professor (Attending Psychiatrist)1
- Psychiatrist/Medical Director1
- Psychiatric Resident Physician (Moonlighter)1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 | $218,070 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $195,000 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $235,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).