
Psychiatrists are part of many people’s care teams.
12. Psychiatrists Made $200,000 in 2019
Psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in mental health rather than in physical conditions. That said, a psychiatrist is usually considered to be part of a person’s care team and, as such, coordinates with the person’s physician and other medical professionals to make sure that a patient receives the best treatment possible.
Though they don’t practice medicine the way that physicians do, psychiatrists also go to medical school. After all, they have to prescribe medication to patients who are mentally ill and need pharmaceuticals. They also have to complete residency training. In the end, though, psychiatry training does pay off, as the average salary is over $200,000.