Psychiatrists (29-1066)
Occupation description: Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
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Employment and Job Openings 
| Average employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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| 2010 estimate | 2020 projection | Percent change | Growth | Replacement | Total | |
| Alaska | 61 | 77 | 26.2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| United States | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2012 Wages 
| Mean Wage and 95% Confidence Interval |
Wage by Percentile | |||||
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| Low | Mean | High | 10th | Median | 90th | |
| United States | n/a | 85.35 | n/a | 34.10 | 83.33 | (1) |
| Alaska | 84.83 | 100.75 | 116.67 | 39.06 | (1) | (1) |
(1) indicates an hourly wage greater than $90, or an annual wage greater than $187,200.
Labor Force Indicators
2011 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers | Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 76 | 18 | 23.7 | 72.6 | 62.9 |
2011 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 10 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 9 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 2 |
2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants | 13 |
| Number of job position postings | 46 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings | 0.3 |
2011 Alaska Licensing Information

- Physician and Surgeon: 3,193 licensed View licensing requirements
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: Doctoral or professional degree | Work experience: None | On-the-job training: Internship/Residency |
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