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Psychiatrist: H-1B salaries
574 labor condition applications used the job title Psychiatrist. Median offered base salary $280,000; middle half $240,000–$320,000.
Applications (LCAs)574
Median offered salary$280,000
Middle half of salaries$240,000–$320,000
10th–90th percentile$208,104–$344,393
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $285,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $272,765 |
| Level III (experienced) | $271,210 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $300,000 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 128 | $260,000 |
| FY2024 | 143 | $275,000 |
| FY2025 | 122 | $286,092 |
| FY2026 | 103 | $300,000 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA14
- Oakland, CA13
- Manteca, CA13
- Bronx, NY12
- Providence, RI12
- Brooklyn, NY9
- Boston, MA8
- Pittsburgh, PA8
- Chicago, IL8
- New York, NY8
- Columbia, MO7
- Stockton, CA7
- Roanoke, VA7
- Phoenix, AZ6
- Santa Rosa, CA6
- Philadelphia, PA6
- Hattiesburg, MS5
- Cleveland, OH5
- Rogers, AR5
- Fargo, ND5
- West Burlington, IA5
- Oconto, WI5
- Lakewood, WA5
- Grand Forks, ND4
- Salem, OR4
- Bradenton, FL4
- Reading, PA4
- Laurel, MS4
- Dover, DE4
- Great Falls, MT4
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).