33+ Per Diem Psychologist Jobs
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Psychologist Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 50 states with enough psychologist listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
New Mexico leads at $194k, against a $125k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Montana (7.9/10), Vermont (7.8/10), West Virginia (7.5/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $194k | $198k | 7.1/10 | 31 |
| District of Columbia | $182k | $151k | 4.8/10 | 16 |
| Iowa | $174k | $190k | 6.9/10 | 18 |
| North Dakota | $172k | $188k | 7.4/10 | 16 |
| West Virginia | $164k | $174k | 7.5/10 | 33 |
| Mississippi | $158k | $174k | 7.0/10 | 37 |
| Maine | $153k | $147k | 7.1/10 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $152k | $169k | 7.1/10 | 16 |
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| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $148k | $155k | 6.1/10 | 54 |
| Hawaii | $143k | $116k | 6.9/10 | 17 |
| Wyoming | $143k | $155k | 6.9/10 | 7 |
| Oregon | $143k | $125k | 6.6/10 | 65 |
| Washington | $142k | $133k | 6.2/10 | 115 |
| Tennessee | $142k | $154k | 6.3/10 | 59 |
| South Carolina | $141k | $141k | 7.0/10 | 69 |
| New Hampshire | $140k | $135k | 7.1/10 | 48 |
| Alabama | $139k | $148k | 6.5/10 | 67 |
| Michigan | $139k | $138k | 6.9/10 | 162 |
| Pennsylvania | $138k | $137k | 6.6/10 | 209 |
| Texas | $137k | $141k | 6.8/10 | 212 |
| Virginia | $136k | $127k | 6.4/10 | 112 |
| California | $133k | $109k | 6.2/10 | 475 |
| Maryland | $128k | $115k | 6.6/10 | 115 |
| Kentucky | $128k | $136k | 6.4/10 | 38 |
| Nevada | $127k | $127k | 6.0/10 | 35 |
| Nebraska | $125k | $132k | 6.5/10 | 28 |
| Montana | $125k | $124k | 7.9/10 | 8 |
| North Carolina | $125k | $127k | 6.3/10 | 89 |
| Massachusetts | $123k | $111k | 6.7/10 | 145 |
| New York | $123k | $106k | 6.4/10 | 292 |
| Louisiana | $123k | $135k | 6.2/10 | 30 |
| Idaho | $120k | $118k | 6.2/10 | 18 |
| Arizona | $119k | $116k | 6.5/10 | 117 |
| Utah | $118k | $114k | 6.1/10 | 35 |
| Illinois | $118k | $112k | 6.7/10 | 167 |
| Rhode Island | $116k | $107k | 6.9/10 | 46 |
| Missouri | $116k | $122k | 6.4/10 | 62 |
| Minnesota | $115k | $105k | 7.2/10 | 147 |
| New Jersey | $113k | $97k | 4.9/10 | 50 |
| Delaware | $112k | $104k | 6.2/10 | 34 |
| Indiana | $111k | $116k | 6.8/10 | 31 |
| Wisconsin | $111k | $111k | 6.8/10 | 62 |
| Georgia | $110k | $108k | 6.5/10 | 121 |
| Oklahoma | $109k | $119k | 5.6/10 | 32 |
| Vermont | $109k | $101k | 7.8/10 | 10 |
| Ohio | $109k | $113k | 6.5/10 | 112 |
| Colorado | $108k | $101k | 6.2/10 | 269 |
| Alaska | $105k | $103k | 5.1/10 | 14 |
| Florida | $105k | $101k | 5.8/10 | 187 |
| Connecticut | $91k | $82k | 6.8/10 | 55 |
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Per Diem Psychologist Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding per diem psychologist jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 33+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $500K to $500K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Psychologist Jobs on this page have an average score of 6.6/10, with 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for per diem psychologist jobs include Core Civic, UHS, Gero Psych, Key Rehabilitation, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem psychologist jobs, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K. This data is derived from 11,696+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychologists earn?
Listed psychologists on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $500K to $500K per year, with a median near $500K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid psychologists jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current psychologists listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which psychologists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every psychologist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring psychologists right now?
Employers currently hiring for psychologist roles include Core Civic, UHS, Gero Psych, Key Rehabilitation, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem psychologist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 33+ psychologists positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Psychologist Jobs
Core Civic3 open roles here · WLB 71/100
- GGero Psych2 open roles here
Key Rehabilitation2 open roles here · WLB 69/100Sharp HealthCare2 open roles here · WLB 21/100
UHS2 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Baystate Health1 open role here · WLB 56/100
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program1 open role here · WLB 65/100
Centurion Health1 open role here · WLB 70/100
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