Psychiatrists

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1223.00

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$91k10th$188kMedian$501k90th

New workers start near $91,280; experienced workers reach $501,440. About 280 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +37.4%; Alamo region, 195 to 268 jobs · U.S. +6%
Openings a year: 13; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 900
Employed in 2024: 195; in the Alamo region · U.S. 27,100

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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