Is Psychiatrist a good career in 2026?
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62/100 · Good
Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
$281K
Median pay
+355%
vs US average
18%/yr
Demand growth
92/100
Future-proof
Reasons it's worth it
- ✓Pays 355% above the US average wage ($281K vs $62K).
- ✓Relatively automation-resilient (92/100 future-proof).
- ✓In-demand skills: DSM-5, Psychopharmacology, CBT, Patient Evaluation.
Things to weigh
- !Competition can be high for the best-paid positions — keep skills current.
Dig into the numbers
Common questions
Is Psychiatrist a good career in 2026?
On our data, Psychiatrist scores 62/100 (Good). Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor. Median pay is $281K (355% above the US average), demand is ~18%/yr, and automation risk is 8/100.
Does Psychiatrist pay well?
The median Psychiatrist earns about $281K, which is 355% above the US average wage of $62K.
Will Psychiatrist be automated by AI?
Automation risk is 8/100 (92/100 future-proof). Most of the role is hard to fully automate near-term.
Career score blends demand growth and automation risk; pay from BLS-anchored medians. A guide, not a guarantee.