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Psychiatrists in Nebraska

Thinking about a career as a Psychiatrists in Nebraska? 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 Nebraska?

The psychiatrists working in Nebraska, the median annual wage is $229,240 per year (or about $110.21/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $51,240 $24.64
25th percentile $68,790 $33.07
Median (50th) $229,240 $110.21
75th percentile n/a n/a
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Psychiatrists in Nebraska

National Wage Comparison

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

Psychiatrists earnings in Nebraska vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 1,741,236 psychiatrists across the United States.

Forecasted number of jobs for Psychiatrists

Top Nebraska Metros for Psychiatrists

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

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Omaha, NE-IA 90 $229,230

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:

Active Listening  4.6 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.5 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.2 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.2 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  4.1 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

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

Therapy and Counseling  4.9 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.9 / 5
0
5
Medicine and Dentistry  4.8 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Biology  3.8 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for psychiatrists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension  4.5 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.4 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, 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

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Medicine

Other careers like psychiatrists include:

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.

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