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Psychiatry Jobs in California

Across 387 live Psychiatry listings in California, median advertised pay is $250K (75th percentile $423K), based on the 256 that state a salary; California ranks 25th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are LifeStance Health (49), Telecare (24), Southern California Permanente Medical Group (13).

387+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

387+ Psychiatry Jobs in California Available Now

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387 jobs

These 256 roles pay ~$250k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

UCSF logo

Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

UCSFSan Francisco, CA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
Sutter Health logo

Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health - Rural Health Clinic

Sutter HealthLos Banos, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$108,892 - $152,436
Tenet Healthcare logo

PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Tenet HealthcareYucca Valley, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$116,000 - $187,000
Med America logo

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry

Med AmericaIndio, CA

Nurse Practitioner
starts at $75
Equip Health logo

Telehealth Physician Assistant - Eating Disorders (California - Remote)

Equip HealthEmployer score · GoldRemote

Physician Assistant
$110,000 - $142,000 + bonus
ALTER MANAGEMENT logo

Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid

Alter ManagementDana Point, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$150,000 - $170,000
Hybrid
Discovery Behavioral Health logo

Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time)

Discovery Behavioral HealthBrentwood, CA

Behavioral Health Tech
$21 -$28 per hour
NE

PSYCHIATRIST

North East Medical ServicesSan Francisco, CA

Psychiatry
$285,000 - $332,000
Rite of Passage logo

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Rite of PassageRemote

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
CE

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Supervisor

Confidential EmployerSan Juan Capistrano, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$185,000-$191,000
Alta Med logo

Psychiatrist

Alta MedLos Angeles, CA

Psychiatry
starts at $274,684
Meridian Counseling logo

Psychiatrist - Part-Time (20 Hours)

Meridian CounselingEmployer score · GoldCalifornia

Psychiatry
$180-$200 per hour
Hybrid
Meridian Counseling logo

Psychiatrist - Part-Time

Meridian CounselingEmployer score · GoldCalifornia

Psychiatry
$180-$200 per hour
Hybrid
Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Psychiatrist Adult - Downey (Spanish-Speaking)

Southern California Permanente Medical GroupDowney, CA

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
SCAN Health Insurance logo

Behavioral Health Manager- Nurse Practitioner

SCAN Health InsuranceLos Angeles, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$125,400 - $215,900
Hybrid

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How California Compares for Psychiatry Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own psychiatry postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$198k
Pay rank
#25 of 51
Work-life balance
6.1/10 · #21
Open listings
1146

Psychiatry pay in California sits level with the $197k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $316k.

Psychiatry median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$198k—6.1/101146
Rhode Island#1$316k+$119k6.8/10116
Kentucky#2$316k+$118k6.1/10134
Delaware#3$312k+$114k5.8/1084
New Hampshire#4$298k+$100k6.7/10131
Nevadaborders$214k+$16k5.9/1062
Arizonaborders$193k−$5k5.8/10318
Oregonborders$186k−$12k6.5/10171

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Psychiatry Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychiatry jobs in california. With 387+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 35% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Psychiatry Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 5.6/10, with 35% 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 psychiatry jobs in california include Meridian Counseling, Clearview Treatment Programs, UCSF, Sutter Health, and more. Positions span psychiatry jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for psychiatry jobs in california, Geode Health (score: 96.4/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Mindpath Health (score: 91.6/100) 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 $180K, trending up 5.9% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Psychiatry jobs in California.

How much do psychiatry earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of psychiatry. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?

Yes — about 35% of current psychiatry 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 psychiatry jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every psychiatry 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 psychiatry in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include Meridian Counseling, Clearview Treatment Programs, UCSF, Sutter Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many psychiatry jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 387 psychiatry positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.