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Health & Wellness, District of Columbia

Psychiatrist cost in Washington, DC

A typical Psychiatrist figure in Washington is about $325 per visit, about 30% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$325

per visit

Fair price range: $130 to $650

On the low end
$130
On the high end
$650

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.0%past year

Up 7.6%over five years

How prices for physicians' services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Physicians' services, CUUR0000SEMC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Med-check vs eval
  2. Insurance
  3. Telepsych
  4. Wait times
  5. Testing

Ways to pay less

  1. Use med-management visits
  2. Ask cash rates
  3. Combine with a therapist
  4. Check insurance directories
  5. Prepare a med list

Psychiatrist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Washington, DC$325
$130 to $650
National typical$250
$100 to $500
Irvine, CA$325
$130 to $650
Arlington, VA$320
$128 to $640
Bellevue, WA$330
$132 to $660
Berkeley, CA$330
$132 to $660
Boston, MA$330
$132 to $660

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Questions people ask

Psychiatrist in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Psychiatrist typically costs about $325 per visit, with most prices between $130 and $650.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

Prices in Washington run about 30% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.