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Psychiatry Jobs in Connecticut

Across 58 live Psychiatry listings in Connecticut, median advertised pay is $172K (75th percentile $280K), based on the 27 that state a salary; Connecticut ranks 38th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Yale New Haven Health (10), Bristol Hospital Group (3), Community Health Resources (3).

58+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 11, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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58 jobs

These 27 roles pay ~$172k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 20 employers
5
<$130k
11
$130k-195k
4
$195k-260k
6
$260k-325k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

27 jobs · 20 employers
0
1-2
6
3-4
9
5-6
6
7-8
6
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry Mood Disorders Unit

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$17-$33.57 per hour
6d ago
Town of Branford logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Town of BranfordBranford, CT

Nurse Practitioner
$75-$87 per hour
1w ago
Scadd logo

Physician Assistant (PA) - Per-diem

ScaddNew London, CT

Physician Assistant
$65-$80 per hour
1w ago
Boys and Girls Village logo

APRN

Boys and Girls VillageMilford, CT

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor - Inpatient Psychiatry

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$17-$33.57 per hour
1w ago
Oak Hill/Gilead logo

GILEAD - APRN (16 hrs per week or Per Diem)

Oak Hill/GileadNew Britain, CT

Nurse Practitioner
$90-$115 per hour
1w ago
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group logo

Psychiatrist – Inpatient Adult - Westport, CT

Hartford HealthCare Medical GroupWestport, Connecticut, United States

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Yale New Haven Health logo

Milieu Counselor Adolescent Psychiatry

Yale New Haven HealthNew Haven, CT

Counselor
$17-$33.57 per hour
3w ago
Backus Hospital logo

Psychiatrist – Moonlighter - Per Diem - Norwich, CT

Backus HospitalNorwich, CT

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Family Centers logo

Mental Health Medical Director / Psychiatrist

Family CentersEmployer score · SilverGreenwich, CT

Psychiatry
$275,000-$300,000
4w ago
High Watch Recovery logo

PSYCHIATRIST

High Watch RecoveryEmployer score · SilverKent, CT

Psychiatry
$230,000-$285,000
30+ days ago
Southwest Community Health Center logo

APRN Psychiatry

Southwest Community Health CenterBridgeport, CT

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Psychiatrist Adolescents

Newport HealthcareBethlehem, CT

Psychiatry
from $250,000
30+ days ago
Natchaug Hospital logo

Director of Nursing, Natchaug Hospital

Natchaug HospitalMansfield Center, CT

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
Yale New Haven Health logo

IOP Psychiatry Physician | New London, CT

Yale New Haven HealthNew London, CT

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed

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Psychiatry Pay in Connecticut: Live Market and State Comparison

Live psychiatry listings in Connecticut today, then Connecticut against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
58
Live median
$172k
75th $280k · n=27
12-mo median
$180k
Pay rank
#38 of 51
Work-life
5.6/10 · #43
12-mo postings
186

Psychiatry roles in Connecticut advertise $21k below the $201k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $351k.

Psychiatry median pay and work-life-balance score, Connecticut compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs CTWLBPostings (12 mo)
Connecticut (this page)$180k—5.6/10186
Delaware#1$351k+$171k6.3/1077
New Hampshire#2$346k+$165k7.2/10199
Rhode Islandborders$339k+$159k6.9/10208
Kentucky#4$328k+$147k6.6/10188
Oklahoma#5$312k+$131k6.1/10136
New Yorkborders$168k−$13k5.8/101057
Massachusettsborders$167k−$14k5.7/10658

“borders” = shares a border with Connecticut; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 11, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Yale New Haven Health (10), Bristol Hospital Group (3), Community Health Resources (3)
Sign-on & loan repayment:
16% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment (of 58 live listings on this page)
Top-rated employers hiring:
Geode Health (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Mindpath Health (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Psychiatry jobs in Connecticut.

How much do psychiatry earn in Connecticut?

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 5% 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 Connecticut right now?

Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include Yale New Haven Health, Town of Branford, Scadd, Boys and Girls Village, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 58 psychiatry positions in Connecticut 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.