320+ Psychiatry Jobs in California
Psychiatry positions in California with transparent pay, call schedules, and work-life balance ratings. No guessing — see everything before you apply.
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320+ Psychiatry Jobs in California Available Now
These 255 roles pay ~$261k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
Psychiatry roles in California advertise $14k above the $214k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Kansas leads at $353k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $228k | — | 6.4/10 | 876 |
| Kansas#1 | $353k | +$125k | 5.7/10 | 92 |
| Pennsylvania#2 | $353k | +$124k | 7.1/10 | 952 |
| Delaware#3 | $320k | +$92k | 5.4/10 | 65 |
| Utah#4 | $304k | +$76k | 7.0/10 | 135 |
| Arizonaborders | $226k | −$3k | 5.9/10 | 254 |
| Oregonborders | $178k | −$50k | 6.7/10 | 117 |
| Nevadaborders | $143k | −$86k | 5.8/10 | 42 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
California Psychiatry
320+ psychiatry positions in California
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Psychiatry Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychiatry jobs in california. With 320+ open positions and salaries ranging from $50K to $476K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
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 7.2/10. 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 Discovery Behavioral Health, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Telecare, General Dynamics Information Technology, 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, Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100), Receptive (score: 94.2/100), Geode Health (score: 93.8/100) 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 $210K. This data is derived from 1,992+ 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 psychiatry earn in California?
Listed psychiatry in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $50K to $476K per year, with a median near $181K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?
Some psychiatry roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 Discovery Behavioral Health, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Telecare, General Dynamics Information Technology, 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 320+ psychiatry positions in California 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.
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