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Psychiatrists in Hawaii

Want to work as a Psychiatrists in Hawaii? Here’s what you need to know. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders. Excludes “Clinical and Counseling Psychologists” (19-3033) and “School Psychologists” (19-3034).

What do Psychiatrists Make in Hawaii?

The psychiatrists working in Hawaii, the median annual wage is $203,440 per year (or about $97.81/hour).

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$70,760	$34.02
25th percentile	$78,630	$37.80
Median (50th)	$203,440	$97.81
75th percentile	n/a	n/a
90th percentile	n/a	n/a

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Hawaii compared to the national average — is 1.18, suggesting that psychiatrists are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, psychiatrists earn a median of $41,130 per year ($19.77/hour), exceeding the Hawaii median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 1,741,236 psychiatrists across the United States. In Hawaii alone, around 120 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 300 psychiatrists.

Top Hawaii Metros for Psychiatrists

These are the Hawaii metros with the most psychiatrists in Hawaii.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Urban Honolulu, HI	100	$151,030

Top States for Psychiatrists Employment

View the states that employ the most psychiatrists work.

State	Number Employed
California	4,350
New York	3,850
Florida	1,630
Massachusetts	1,210
Texas	1,030
New Jersey	890
Pennsylvania	850
Ohio	720
Illinois	650
Maryland	620
Minnesota	610
Wisconsin	570
Michigan	520
Georgia	460
Arizona	450
Connecticut	430
Washington	420
Indiana	390
Virginia	390
Oregon	360

Highest-Paying States for Psychiatrists

The highest-paying states for psychiatrists.

State	Annual Median Salary
Delaware	$236,740
Kentucky	$229,630
Nebraska	$229,240
Georgia	$229,190
New York	$228,580
Massachusetts	$221,160
New Hampshire	$211,370
Hawaii	$203,440
Nevada	$202,860
Arkansas	$195,430

Skills

Key psychiatrists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for psychiatrists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Psychiatrists typically:

• Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
• Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
• Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
• Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
• Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
• Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
• Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
• Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
• Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.

Work Activities

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Training and Teaching Others
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
• Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Medicine

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Related Careers

Careers similar to psychiatrists include:

• Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
• Neuropsychologists
• Clinical Neuropsychologists
• Acute Care Nurses
• Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists

Also Known As

Addiction Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatrist, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Specialist, Child Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, Clinical Psychiatrist, Consulting Psychiatrist, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), Doctor, General Adult Psychiatrist, General Psychiatrist, Inpatient Psychiatrist.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-1223.00